Company:
Campbell River and District Adult Care Society
Details:
Program Worker - Permanent Part Time
JOB TITLE: Program Worker – Permanent Part Time
BENCHMARK MATCH: Activity Worker
CLASSIFICATION GRID: A-21
UNION: UFCW
SUPERVISOR: Nurse Administrator
HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday to Friday, 10:30am – 4:00pm
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.
• Ability to work independently
• 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.
• Assists with 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.
• Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications & Experience:
A valid BC Driver’s License - Class 4 would be an asset
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 physically and mentally challenged adults.
Physically able to perform the duties of the job.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written