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The Community Support Services department has an opening for a Full Time Adult Day Worker at the Fort Frances/Emo/Rainy River location. The successful candidate must be able to meet the normal requirements of the job and possess the following:

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY:

 Personal Support Worker diploma required;

 Certificate or diploma in a health care related field preferred;

 Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a health care setting an asset; 

 Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications including EMR an asset;

 Valid CPR certification;

 Valid Drivers License, Class G, and a safe driving record;

 Effective communication skills, both verbal and written; 

 Understands and maintains confidentiality;

 Experience working with elderly populations in a community setting;

 Ability to assess and respond to client needs and set priorities;

 Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting

 Genuine interest and understanding for the care and need of the elderly;

 Knowledge of the resources for seniors available in the community;

 Dependable with an excellent attendance record;

 Physically capable of performing the essential duties of the job.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will assist with retention and guarantee service delivery for the Adult Day program.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

     1. Responsible for attending and planning Adult Day programming for the Rainy River district;

     2. Develop schedule of activities and events for Adult Day programs across the Rainy River district;

     3. Responsible for ordering crafts, food, and other supplies necessary in the Adult Day programs across the Rainy River district in conjunction with the Community Support Services Coordinators;

     4. Liaises with district organizations and resource persons to arrange entertainment programming for Adult Day;

     5. Maintain and compile attendance records and statistical information as per reporting procedure for submission to CSS Manager;

     6. Assist CSS Coordinators & Manager in preparing Quarterly Reports for the Adult Day Program;

     7. Assist in and/or plan the transportation of clients to and from activities relating to Adult Day Program across the Rainy River district;

     8. Organize Adult Day staff meetings;

     9. Liaise with CSS Coordinators to schedule staff for Adult Day Programming across the Rainy River district;

10. Collect weekly revenues from each site an prepare deposit in conjunction with CSS Coordinators;

11. Complete and submit petty cash purchases in conjunction with CSS Coordinators;

     12. Maintain rental site and Adult Day program equipment as per usage contract;

     13.  Inventory control of Adult Day program equipment and supplies;   

14  . Regular travel across the district as needed;

15.Assist with Assisted Living, Home Support, or any other areas within CSS as assigned by CSS Coordinators or Manager;

16. Any other duties as assigned by CSS Coordinators or Manager.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Responsible to the manager or supervisor of Community Support Services.

• Salary as per Union Schedule

POSITION AVAILABLE:

     These Full Time position will commence: As soon as possible.