Job Description

Client Assistant Position for PSW

(Full Time 37.5 Hours, shifts include evening, Saturdays) Contract ending January 2025

Seniors Life Enhancement (SLEC) is a partnered organization of Nucleus Independent Living.

Who We Are:

Seniors Life Enhancement Centres (SLEC) is a progressive non-profit Adult Day Program providing services for individuals who have cognitive impairments, frail health, and/or physical disabilities. SLEC is located in Oakville (Winston-Churchill Blvd and the QEW) serving residents from across the Mississauga and Halton Regions.

Our Vision:Transforming Lives through Purposeful Living

Our Values: Believe, Love and Excellence.

Our Mission: Providing caregiver respite by promoting independence and enriching the lives of adults with physical and/or cognitive challenges through health and recreational services personalized to the needs of our clients and their families.

Who You Are:

Are you passionate about serving older adults in the community? Have a deep understanding of how important social recreational support and individualized personal care are to overall health? Then this opportunity is for you! SLEC is seeking caring, motivated personal support professionals to join our team!

What You Will Do:

• Assist clients in performing activities of daily living (ADLs) including personal care (i.e. toileting, personal hygiene etc), client transfers, assistance with medication, meal assistance, bathing, and other activities according to care plan
• Assist in the implementation and delivery of a variety of activity programs for clients
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of meals
• Participate in the maintenance of the Centre\xe2\x80\x99s physical space, including light cleaning duties. \xe2\x97\x8f Complete all documentation required as part of the role.
• Participate in relevant education and training as required
• Abide by all Policy and Procedures
• other related duties as per the Position Description

What You Bring to the Team:

• Personal Support Worker Certificate
• Minimum one year previous experience in a related health field an asset
• Passion & focus on the person centred approach

What Will Set You Apart:

• Previous work experience in the Gerontology field
• Gentle Persuasive Approach Certificate
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Safe Food Handling Certificate
• Knowledgeable in general computer use including but not limited to: Google Workspace, and Video Conferencing applications such as Zoom and Google Meets

SLEC welcomes and encourages applications from those with disabilities and will make every effort to accommodate any needs of candidates under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please inform us if you require any accommodation through the hiring process SLEC is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its organization and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: racialized groups, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Qualified candidates should forward their resumes by 4:00 pm on Friday December 8, 2023 to:

Jackie Silva, Program Coordinator

Seniors Life Enhancement Centres

2030 Bristol Circle, Suite 120

Oakville ON L6H 0H2

Fax :(905) 829-9050

Email to :jacqueline.silva@slec.ca

Thank you for your interest in our organization. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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