JOB POSTING – Program Worker, Seniors Day Program
$17.92 – $19.71/hour
Full Time, Fixed Term Contract
Monday April 22, 2024 – Friday April 25, 2025
Full time Seniors Day Program worker needed for Wendat Community Programs, Senior’s Support Services Team.
Qualifications:
- Community College diploma in a related field (SSW, Rec Therapy etc.) or related experience
- Two or more years’ experience working with seniors in a recreational field
- Good understanding of the role of therapeutic recreation and its principles
- Knowledge of issues related to ageing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
- Proficiency in office 365
- Valid G class driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract required, 3 years prior commercial driving experience is an asset
- Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19
- Proficiency in both official languages is an asset
Hours for this job are 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday.
Please apply in writing to Zina Thomson Director, Seniors Services Wendat Community Programs by fax to 705 355-1022 or by email to zina@wendatprograms.com Deadline for application is Friday March 22nd at 5 pm.
Wendat Community Programs is an equal opportunity employer.
Geriatric Social Worker Required
Maternity Leave Contract (12 months beginning as soon as possible)
Wage Band $20 – $30/hour depending on experience
This contract position requires a BSW with 3-5 years experience working with seniors. Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers required. Good clinical counselling skills with a sound knowledge of issues of aging, mental illness, family dynamics, services for seniors and community resources. This is a regional program that requires travel across North Simcoe-Muskoka. Reliable vehicle and clean driving record required. Proficiency in both official languages an asset. Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Apply to Zina Thompson, Program Supervisor by email to zina@wendatprograms.com or by fax to 705 355-1026. The deadline for application is Friday March 22, 2024 at 4 pm.
Wendat is an equal opportunity employer.
Wendat Community Programs requires a full-time permanent
Behaviour Nurse to work in our Psychogeriatric Program, facilitating transitions to living situations for seniors presenting with behavioural challenges. RPN with experience in Long Term Care and hospital settings preferred. Experience working with seniors with a serious mental illness which includes the dementias and /or other complex medical and neurological disease processes. Good knowledge of behaviour management strategies and strength based care planning. Must be able to travel across Simcoe-Muskoka. Reliable car and clean driving record required. Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proficiency in both French and English an asset. Monday to Friday 9 – 5.
Wage band is $41,000 – $66,000, staring and full salary will be set based on experience.
Please apply in writing to Zina Thompson, Wendat Community Programs Box 832, Midland, ON L4R 4P4 or email to zina@wendatprograms.com by 5 pm on Friday March 22, 2024.