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Wainwright & District
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Dr. Ken Harrison, Counselling Psychologist, is providing general counselling services at the offices of Wainwright & District Family & Community Services.

To book an appointment, please call: 780-842-2555.

Job Opportunity - Come Join Our Team!

Administrative Assistant

Wainwright & District Family & Community Services is seeking a Full Time Administrative Assistant. We require a highly self motivated team player, with a flair for both bookkeeping and reception in our friendly, service focused office.

The successful candidate will,

  • Be a well-organized and enthusiastic individual;
  • Demonstrate maturity and empathy;
  • Possess a high degree of personal initiative;
  • Have experience working with Simply Accounting;
  • Have current computer skills;
  • Have knowledge of WDFCS programs and local resources;
  • Have passion, creativity and a sense of humour;
  • Have the ability to manage multiple priorities;
  • Have a bias for excellence in client service.

Our new team member will have successfully completed at least one year of directly related post secondary training and a minimum of one year of directly related work experience.

This is a full time position (35 hours per week) with remuneration commensurate with experience plus a comprehensive benefits package. Reply in confidence to, Cathy Charlton, WDFCS Executive Director at 902 5 Ave. Wainwright, T9W 1C7.
Fax: 780-842-5783.
Contact

Position to commence in July, 2012.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Casual Program Assistant

Wainwright & District Family & Community Services has an immediate opening for a casual program assistant for the living at home program.

As the successful candidate you will exhibit excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and relate well to seniors. You will be responsible for performing household duties that allow seniors to live independently in their own homes.

As the successful candidate you will have:

  • A demonstrated record of friendly service
  • A valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle
  • Valid RCMP security check
  • CPR and Standard First Aid Training –or willing to obtain
  • Experience and an aptitude for service

The competition for this casual position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Reply in confidence to, Cathy Charlton, WDFCS Executive Director at 902 5 Ave. Wainwright, T9W 1C7.
Fax: 780-842-5783.
Contact

Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Provincial and Federal Financial Programs Available for Seniors Are you a senior? A family member of a senior? A senior service provider? Or thinking about retiring? Come and hear representatives from Alberta Seniors and Service Canada provide information about programs for Seniors.

. Alberta Seniors Benefit
. Alberta Special Needs Assistance for Seniors
. Canada Pension Plan
. Old Age Security
. Guaranteed Income Supplement

Date: June 6, 2012.
Time: 1:30 to 3:30 PM or 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
Location: Communiplex, Hall #1, 700 - 2 Avenue.

For Information Contact, Susan McCulley, at 780-842-2555.

Financial Programs for Seniors bulletin

FCS Stampede Parade Float 2010

FCS 2010 Wainwright Stampede Parade float entry
Photo: Kim Pierce

Meals on Wheels

Wainwright & District Family & Community Services, Living at Home Program is recruiting volunteer delivery people for the Meals on Wheels Program.

Please see our Meals on Wheels Volunteer ad for more details and contact information.

New Family Services Directory now available

See our Family Programs page for information on how to obtain a copy.

Come and Join Our Team!

We continue to invite applicants for full and part time employment in the new WDFCS initiative, The Living at Home Program, assisting mature citizens to remain in their homes. Positions include multiple Program Assistants. Please enquire… Employment Opportunity

Wainwright & District FCS celebrates 38 years in the community

July 2011 marks the 38th anniversary for Wainwright and District Family and Community Services. Initiated by the Town of Wainwright Administrator, Ernie Bouchard in 1973, Wainwright and Area Preventative Social Services, as it was named back then, officially began operating in July of 1973. Read more history…

Volunteers - You are Needed

Parent Link is looking for adults who are interested in volunteering doing childcare or working in our clothing exchange. Please call us 842-2585 if interested.