Hybrid Program Worker bei Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities.

Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors’ apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home by June 2026. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area.

Program Worker - Casual

Core Function:
Under the overall direction of the Program Manager/Program Coordinator, plans or participates in the planning of appropriate activities and providing high quality services to clients of the programs. Programs within Community Support Services department may include Adult Day Program, Congregate Dining Program, Active Seniors Program, and other related programs within CSS.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in social work or social services, health sciences, activation, or equivalent

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a community/social service work setting serving seniors

• Knowledge of the social welfare system, social service provision for seniors in the community

• Completion of a C.P.R.

• Satisfactory Police Check (with vulnerable sector screening) result

• Ontario driving license and access to an automobile an asset

• Good oral and written communication skills in English and Chinese

Responsibilities:

• To coordinate, organize/plan, implement, and evaluate high-quality program activities and services, including development/implementation and review of care plans for clients, and monthly program schedules; in consultation with the Program Manager/Program Coordinator

• Coaches and provides guidance to program teams and placement students including daily program plan and scheduling

• Provides timely and appropriate supportive counselling, crisis intervention or behaviour management during programs

• Delivers personal care to promote independence in clients' daily activities, while respecting clients' rights and choices, and acknowledging the need for dignity and privacy

• Assist clients in the proper use and care of adaptive/prosthetic devices

• Maintains effective working relationships with clients, caregivers and significant others to provide timely and appropriate support/information and referral to ensure their social/recreational/development needs are appropriately met

• Coordinates the optimal deployment of volunteers for the program and provides effective guidance, training and support to volunteers

• Promotes and publicizes the program to the community

• Coordinates and participates in collaborative community partnerships

• Complies with organization policies including risk management, health and safety, and infection control procedures

• Maintains up to date and accurate files, service records, client progress notes, and statistics on the program

• Collects program fees, and maintains accurate record of inventory, fees and expenditures

• Keeps up to date with developments and best practices in the field and renewal of any work-related certifications as required

• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

• Occasional evening or weekend work; Occasional Travel

• Some lifting and transfer

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Our people are our greatest strength and the core of our success. We invest in our employees' wellbeing and support their ongoing learning and development. We offer:

• Competitive total compensation package

• Multi-employer pension plan

• Professional development opportunities

• Ongoing learning and development

• Employee education assistance program

• Award winning corporate culture

• Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.

Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.