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JOB TITLE: Program Worker (CASUAL)
BENCHMARK MATCH: Activity Worker
CLASSIFICATION GRID: $27.92 per hour
UNION: UFCW
SUPERVISOR: Nurse Administrator
HOURS OF WORK:
8:00am – 4:00 pm OR as needed for other shifts
JOB SUMMARY:
Schedules programs and activities to meet clients’ needs as well as assists clients with activities of daily living as required.
DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:
• Schedules common and recurring programs and activities.
• Oversees the participation of clients during activities.
• Assesses clients’ abilities and promotes client participation in activities which meet their needs in recreational and social areas.
• Sets up the daily bus routes, acts as the attendant during all bus trips and supervises the boarding and departing of the clients in a safe and orderly manner.
• Assists clients with activities of daily living, such as toileting and feeding.
• Sets up furnishings and equipment for activities.
• Sets up lunch tables as needed. Assists in serving of client meals and feeding clients as needed.
• Assists Nurse Administrator with orientation, supervision and scheduling of volunteers.
• Completes and maintains related records and documentation as required by the Nurse Administrator.
• Observes and reports any changes in client’s functional and cognitive behavior to the Nurse Administrator.
• Transports clients to and from Adult Care Society by operating a motor vehicle with a seating capacity of 11 to 25, which is modified to accommodate wheelchairs. (if applicable)
• Responsible to bring to the Nurse Administrator’s attention when the vehicle requires servicing.
• Responsible for maintaining a proper level of First Aid Kit and other emergency equipment on board the bus.
• Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications & Experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
• A valid BC Driver’s License - Class 4 is preferred
• Completion of the Provincial Continuing Care Certificate, or equivalent course. Activity Assistant Education Card or Equivalent Course
• Possess and maintain a valid CPR Certificate, Level C
• A good understanding of physical, mental, and other chronic health challenges. Physically able to perform the duties of the job.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written