Who We Are:

St. Joseph’s Villa is one of Ontario’s largest and most innovative long term care homes. Located in historic downtown Dundas, we are proud to be the second largest organization in the St. Joseph’s Health System. Continuing the mission and legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton, we are proud to serve our community. We offer a range of challenging, rewarding careers and advancement opportunities for dedicated professionals in a health care environment.

Every member of our team matters!

St. Joseph’s Villa Dundas is currently seeking Casual Program Assistants for the Adult Day Program. The approximate number of shifts per month will be 4 or 5, but this will vary depending on program needs.

The Role:

- Perform all duties in accordance with the Mission Statement, Philosophy and Objectives of St. Joseph’s Villa and with Administrative Policies and Procedures
- Conducts, assists and occasionally plans programs in response to individual and group needs and interests
- Provides individual clients with personal care assistance as required ie: toileting, dressing, showering, feeding, etc.
- Ambulates, mobilizes, and transfers clients according to established care plan
- Works collaboratively with other departmental staff, students and volunteers to ensure continuity and consistency in services
- Assists with the preparation of the programs physical environment and maintenance of the activity area
- Maintains accurate statistics and participation records, completes client documentation in accordance to established departmental Ministry Standards
- Participates in client /caregiver conferences as required




- Attend departmental staff meetings and educational sessions as required
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- Personal Support Worker certificate is required
- Previous experience working in an Adult Day Program is an asset
- Valuable interpersonal and communication skills are an asset
- Training in Dementia Care is an asset
- Experience working with young individuals with different disabilities/mental health is an asset

What We Offer:

- Free Membership to our on-site Staff Fitness Centre
- Educational Scholarships, Mentorship & Support for Career Advancement
- Recognition for Excellence through Annual Service Awards and Applause Awards
- Contributions to the HOOP Pension Plan
- St. Joseph Health System Employee Rewards/Discount Program
- Employee Celebrations through Spirit Committee, Staff Appreciation Week, Nurses Week etc.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Joseph’s Villa is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity across our campus and teams. We are committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, and will work to accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontario for Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform the recruitment coordinator when scheduling your interview so that we may make the appropriate accommodations.

Pay: $23.11 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Wellness program

Experience:

- Adult Day Program: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Personal Support Worker Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Casual Program Assistant for Adult Day Program at St. Joseph's Villa (Dundas)
🏢 St. Joseph's Villa
📍 Dundas