Program Assistant (Casual) Under the direction of the Program Manager/Program Coordinator, plans or participates in the planning of appropriate activities and providing high quality services to clients of the Day Program.
Qualifications Diploma in Social Work or Social Services, health sciences, activation, or equivalent
Experience in geriatric rehabilitation is essential
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to work independently and contribute effectively as a team player
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite
Recent certification in C.P.R.
Recent satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen result
Fluency in English and ability to converse in Chinese
Must be able to work across different Yee Hong sites as needed
Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.
Responsibilities Participates in the planning of appropriate activities for clients of the program
Implements and ensures the smooth operation of the activities in a safe, hygienic, and supportive workplace
Provides timely crisis intervention or behaviour management and ensures clients’ physical, social and emotional needs are appropriately met
Provides timely support, information, referral, placement, and outreach to clients and volunteers to meet their social, recreational, and developmental needs




Works closely with clients and caregivers to ensure appropriate design and ongoing monitoring of the care plan/program plan
Ensures appropriate assessment, placement, matching, and support for volunteers
Provides effective guidance, training, and support to volunteers in the program
Maintains up-to-date and accurate files, records, and statistics on the program
Maintains accurate records of fees and expenditures
Complies with risk management policy for health and safety and infection control
Keeps up‑to‑date with developments and best practices in the field
Other Duties Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands Some lifting and transferring required.
Salary Range $22.52 - $26.49 per hour.
Benefits Competitive total compensation package
Multi-employer pension plan
Professional development opportunities
Ongoing learning and development
Employee education assistance program
Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment
Equal Opportunity Statement Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, provided the applicant has met the bona‑fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.

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📌 Program Assistant (Casual) (Ontario)
🏢 Yee Hong Centre For Geriatric Care
📍 Ontario