Program Assistant
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care
Program Assistant
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care
Nonprofit care and community services for seniors
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 Assistant (Casual)
Core Function:
Under the 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 Day Program.
Qualifications:
Diploma in Social Work or Social Services, health sciences, activation, or equivalent
Experience in geriatric rehabilitation is essential
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to work independently and contribute effectively as a team player
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite
Recent certification in C.P.R.
Recent satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen result
Fluency in English and ability to converse in Chinese
Must be able to work across different Yee Hong sites as needed
Responsibilities:
Under the overall direction of the Senior Coordinator/Program Coordinator, participates in the planning of appropriate activities for clients of the program
Implements and ensures smooth operation of the activities in a safe, hygienic and supportive environment
Provides timely and appropriate crisis intervention or behaviour management and ensures that the clients' physical, social and emotional needs are appropriately met
Provides timely and appropriate support/information and referral/placement/outreach to clients/volunteers (as appropriate) to ensure that the clients/volunteers' social/ recreational/development needs are appropriately met
Works closely with client and caregiver in ensuring appropriate design of care plan/program plan and ongoing monitoring of plan
Ensures appropriate assessment, placement, matching and support for volunteers
Provides effective guidance, training and support to the volunteers in the program
Maintains up to date and accurate files, records and statistics on the program
Maintains accurate record of fees and expenditures
Complies with risk management policy for health and safety and infection control
Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field
Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands:
Some lifting and transferring required
Please apply before:
Salary Range:
$22.52 - $26.49INTERNAL APPLICANTS: PLEASE APPLY THROUGH THE JOBS HUB
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.
Our hiring process involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with screening of the applicants’ resume.
This job is posted to fill an existing vacancy.
Nonprofit care and community services for seniors
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care is a nonprofit organization serving seniors and caregivers across the Greater Toronto Area. Its long-term care homes deliver care in residents' languages and cultures, with a focus on Chinese and other Asian communities. Community programs and in-home support help older adults remain independent, alongside a residential hospice for people approaching the end of life. It also advises other care providers and runs a private career college for personal support workers, with fundraising by the separate Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation supporting its services. Founded in 1987, Yee Hong is headquartered in Scarborough, Ontario.
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