Reporting to the Supervisor, Adult Day Program, or designate, the Day Program Coordinator assists in the delivery of Adult Day Program activities and provides personal care support to participants at the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres.

Responsibilities:

Assist with Adult Day Program Service including implementing activities and programs and monitoring clients with assistive devices

Assist with planning and coordination by researching various activities, excursions and special events and assisting with implementation of celebrations

Assist with Program Administration including advising caregivers of times and changes in transportation services, providing orientation, training and task delegation to students, volunteers and recent staff, taking daily attendance, noon meal hours and tallying daily costs incurred

Provide participants with attendant and personal care

Support and demonstrate the City of Oshawa core values of Authenticity, Courage, and Trust

Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Two (2) year diploma in Recreation or Gerontology from a recognized college

PSW (Personal Support Worker)



or Restorative Care certificate from a recognized institution

One (1) year relevant experience working primarily with older adults, or have an equivalent combination of formal education and relevant experience

Demonstrated interest in working with older adults and possess personal qualities of maturity and tact

Demonstrated ability to provide attendant and personal care

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients and staff

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Experience planning and implementing activity programs for older adults

Hold current First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificates or be willing to undertake such programs

Established skills and experience in Microsoft Office applications and related software

Ability to provide own transportation for travel between facilities as required

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check and an employment medical.

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📌 Regular Part-Time Day Program Coordinator - OSCC (Ontario)
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