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Summer Student - Social Services Assistant (Scarborough, REF303F)

Location: Toronto
Company: Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care
Contract type: Permanent

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JOIN A GREAT TEAM, DOING GREAT WORK!Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (“Yee Hong”) is one of the largest not-for-profit, culturally-appropriate seniors care organizations in Canada. At several campuses of care and other service locations across the Greater Toronto Area, Yee Hong offers a full continuum of services including active seniors programs, adult day programs, caregiver support services, transportation, meals on wheels, congregate dining, home care, long-term care, and hospice/palliative care. Yee Hong’s vision is “Seniors living their lives to the fullest – with health, independence and dignity”. In their living setting of choice, seniors and their families are supported to optimize their physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. Yee Hong also supports other organizations with innovating seniors care through its advisory services, training and learning centre, and research. Since the start of our operations 1994, Yee Hong has been successfully accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada seven consecutive times for our teams’ commitment to highest quality care and service excellence.As a recipient of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture Award in 2020 and renewed in 2021 and 2022, Yee Hong is committed to innovation, diversity, teamwork, integrity, collaboration and accountability. Our people are the reason our residents and clients receive excellent care and enjoy a high quality of life. Yee Hong’s progressive organizational culture and work environment attract, retain and develop the best staff, volunteers and students. Yee Hong is inviting applicants to apply for this exciting opportunity. We commit to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, and offer a rewarding career as a member of our stellar team.Social Services Assistant (SCAR), sponsored by the Government of Canada, as per the Canada Summer Jobs Program (CSJ) 2024 initiative.Provides social work office administrative supportContract Length: 8 weeks
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Rate: $16.55/hourMust be between the ages of 15-30 years of age at the start of the jobBe a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of employment and legally entitled to work in CanadaDemonstrated excellent interpersonal, organizational and customer service skillsProven demonstrated initiativeGood knowledge of MS Office applicationsAbility to work independently as well as part of a team. Ability to work remotely as requiredPrevious experience working with the elderly population an assetGood oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of Chinese, Japanese or a South-Asian language required for some positions.Ability to work evenings and weekends for some positionsNOTE: All successful candidates:must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificatecommit to working for the duration of the entire employment contractApplications will be accepted until position is filled. Review of applications to begin on May 2, 2024. Interested applicants may apply by quoting reference number REF303F.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 packageMulti-employer pension planProfessional development opportunitiesOngoing learning and developmentEmployee education assistance programAward winning corporate cultureSafe, inclusive and supportive work environmentYee 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 certificateFor current Yee Hong employees, please indicate your Employee Number on the resume

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