Adult Day Program Worker - Jobs in Virden

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Adult Day Program WorkerQUALIFICATIONS * Grade 12 education (MB Standards)* 2 years of experience in a Health Care setting * Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered * Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology.* Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers Licence, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health * Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently* Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills* Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment* Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position* Demonstrated communication skills* Ability to respect and promote confidentiality* Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis * Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population* Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary teamPOSITION SUMMARY:The Adult Day Program Worker is a member of the health care team working under the general direction of the Care Team Manager, while demonstrating a commitment to service excellence and continuous quality improvement to the mission, vision, values and management philosophy of the Prairie Mountain Health Region. The Adult Day Program (ADP) Worker, in consultation with the Recreation Lead/Home Care Case Coordinator, is responsible for the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of all activities designed to meet the social, recreational and therapeutic needs of participants. Primary responsibilities relate to participant programming, fiscal management, quality management and program standards, and equipment / supplies / environment management. The incumbent participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team in the promotion and development of ADP in the region. This position receives supervision, guidance and support from the Recreation Lead.RESPONSIBILITIES:Overview:Function and duties include but are not limited to the following:Receives referrals from the Home Care Case Coordinator and may conduct pre-admission contact to determine appropriateness for ADP and identify individual needs and interests. Assessment of participant needs in determining types of programs to be developed. Collaborates with other ADP/Recreation staff in the planning, implementation and evaluation of programs/activities to meet the therapeutic needs and interests of the ADP participants. Provides a monthly program calendar to all ADP participants. Establishes goals for the ADP and sets priorities. Provides guidance related to issues, trends and programming for the ADP team. Observes and recognizes deviations from normal in participants’ basic care needs and reports these observations to the Home Care Case Coordinator and Care Team Manager. Assesses the environment for safety and make appropriate recommendations to correct as required. Coordinates transportation requirements and food services as appropriate to the program. Plans and carries out special events cooperatively with the participants, ADP workers and volunteers. Maintains a safe and comfortable environment for all programs and activities to ensure participant safety. Recommends or purchase of equipment, purchase or requisition supplies as required and maintain inventory of supplies in an efficient manner, in accordance with budget, regional policy and guidelines. Participate in in-services, workshops and meetings relating to the Adult Day Program. Sets up and maintains appropriate participant and program records, including progress reports as required and reporting changes in individual functioning to the Home Care Case Coordinator and/or family. Ensures monthly statistics, audits, surveys and reports are completed on time. Ensures that staff and volunteers are aware of their duties in the event of a disaster code according to the disaster management protocols. Participates in and demonstrates an understanding of patient safety principles and practices in all daily activities. Supports an environment which avoids, prevents, and corrects all activities or actions which may result in an adverse outcome in the delivery of health care services. Demonstrates the responsibility for and the application of concepts of caring, health and wellness in response to meeting basic human needs, including activity, comfort, mobility, nutrition, rest, recreation, safety, social and spiritual needs. Assist participants to maintain independence within their capabilities Performs other duties as assigned.JOB INFORMATIONsClose Date: Apr 10, 20244:00 PM EFT0.54 Employment Status: Part Time Anticipated Shift Days Anticipated shift length: 7 hour shifts Wage Rate: As per collective agreement Department:Adult Day Program Site:Sherwood Personal Care Home (Virden) Additional Sites:Location / Home Base:Virden HR Posting Number: SDSS241486 Posting Date: Apr 03, 2024Frequently Asked QuestionsHow often are vacancies posted Vacancies are posted every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for a seven day period closing at 1600 hours (4pm Central Time). Open until filled vacancies, otherwise known as ongoing vacancies, are posted daily and removed once the position has been filled. What if I miss the application deadline Late applications are not accepted. Postings close at 1600 hours (4pm Central Time) on the closing date. Please ensure to submit your application before the closing date and time. What is a competition number All posted vacancies are assigned a job competition number. Ex: HARNRPN151. Please reference this competition number when contacting your HR Recruitment Office with questions. How do I applyApply directly on-line when searching our career listings.Or by submitting your application via email, fax, mail, or in person, to the applicable HR Recruitment Office. 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I am clicking on#39;Submit Application #39; but my application is not submitting. What do I do Required fields will be highlighted in red. Please review your application to ensure all required fields have been filled in. How do I know that my application was received You will receive an on-screen confirmation acknowledging that you have successfully submitted your application. It is recommended that you print or save a copy of this message for your records as proof of application submission. Below is an example of message you will see on your screen.What happens after I apply After the closing date, your application and resume will be reviewed. If interviews are required, those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Generally, you will be contacted within three weeks of the closing date of the posting if you are being interviewed. If you are called for an interview, please ensure you take note of the name, department, and phone number of the contact person.We thank all applicants for applying; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Do I need to complete more than one application if I am interested in more than one opportunity Yes, you must apply to each position separately to be considered for each position.Interview Tips When contacted for an interview, preparation and planning for the interview are very important. You may wish to contact Human Resources to obtain a copy of the position description to provide you with details of the duties and responsibility of the job.Arrive for the interview in advance (10 to 15 minutes). First impressions count, be professional. Business dress is appropriate. Greet the interviewers in a friendly and confident manner. Think of the interview as an opportunity for dialogue between you and the panel to exchange information. If there are any job functions that you are unsure of, write these down as you could ask for further clarification after your interview. Be prepared to supply a list of professional references to the interview panel. At the closing of the interview, if not mentioned, ask about timelines for decision in regard to the position.Sample Interview questions:What did you do to prepare for this interview What do you know about Prairie Mountain Health What interests you about this position What are your long term career goals What are your strengths Describe a situation that demonstrates your ability to adapt to changes at work Explain the steps you would take to resolve a conflict with a co-workerSome interviews may include a computer test or other type of skill measuring task (example: developing a short presentation of 5 to 10 minutes in length on a specified topic). When contacted for an interview, you will be told if there is a computer testor if required to provide a presentation. You may ask what the interview will consist of and also about how long the interview itself will take. In some cases an interview process can take up to 1 hours if more components are involvedThis position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.If you are currently employed by PMH, please utilize the internal application form. If you are not employed by PMH, please utilize the external application form.In order to be considered for the position, both internal and external applicants must submit a current resume with their application form.If you are an external applicant, please include three work related references with this application. They must be from persons who are not related to you, and who have direct knowledge of your past work performance.Upon being considered for employment, your signature or electronic submission of this application is your authorization to complete said reference checks.PMH has an Indigenous Human Resources initiative and is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or within their application form.We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR ALL