Join the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre and be part of a passionate team dedicated to improving lives, while making a tangible impact on your community. WOCRC values the diversity of its employees and the knowledge, skills and contributions that each brings to the organization.

Subject to status of position, we offer generous paid time off policies, a superb Employee Assistance Program, a world-class Pension Plan (HOOPP), discounted gym memberships and a flexible, supportive work environment. We believe in providing what staff need to thrive, grow, and feel connected and included in our mission.

This is a unionized position.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Adult Day Program – Casual Relief is responsible for delivering programs and services that support the needs of people living with dementia and their care partners. Reporting to the Manager, Community Support.

Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre operates under the following guiding beliefs:

• Empowerment
• Equity
• Partnership
• Innovation

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Provide support for ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) such as toileting, eating, walking, dressing for outdoors;
• Provide support with planning and implementing of programs for clients;
• Provide support to clients in various program activities such as chair exercises, arts and crafts, sing-alongs;
• Attend and participate in client debriefings to maintain current status of clients by observing and reporting on functional changes in client;
• Act as a staff resource person to day program volunteers and students;
• Participate in the provision of activities, socialization, exercises, mental aerobics and meals for program participants;
• Promote appropriate safety and security measures for clients and volunteers through adherence of day service policies and procedures;
• Maintain client information files;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Experience working or volunteering in an Adult Day Program an asset;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Strong organizational and communication skills;
• Patience and dependability; sense of humor;
• Respect and compassion for clients and his/her limitations;
• Basic food handling knowledge;
• Level 3 Police Records Check/Vulnerable Sector;
• Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, adequate insurance coverage;
• Respect the client’s rights to privacy and confidentiality.

Language Competencies:

• Ability to communicate fluently in English, spoken and written, is required;
• Ability to communicate fluently in French, spoken and written, is considered an asset;
• Ability to communicate fluently in other languages is considered an asset.

Computer Competencies:

• Microsoft Office Suite of Products – Intermediate.
• CIMS – Intermediate.

This role is contingent upon funding.

WOCRC has an accommodation process in place that provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best accommodate you.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business and job requirements. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment based on individual qualifications, without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status (including single status), gender identity, gender expression, record of offences (in employment only), sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding), sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in Ontario.

**Note:**WOCRC may use AI-enabled tools to support the recruitment process including application tracking and/or resume screening, etc.