Activity Aide, Adult Day Program - Full-time

VON Canada; Lakefield; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider in Ontario is seeking an Activity Aide to support individuals in Adult Day Programs. The role involves implementing activities, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring client safety. Ideal for candidates with a diploma in health care or social sciences and experience with clients having cognitive impairments. This full-time position works a 75-hour bi-weekly schedule.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of recent experience in Adult Day Services is an asset.
• Experience with adults having cognitive impairments or physical disabilities is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality support and care for individuals attending Adult Day Programs.
• Implement and evaluate service plans in collaboration with caregivers.
• Participate in group activities to stimulate clients.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good observational skills

Community resource awareness

Ability to take direction

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Education

Diploma or Certificate from a Community College

Current First Aid and CPR certificates

Food Handler's certificate

Certification with GPA or Montessori (asset)

Job description

Requisition Details

Employment Status: Regular, Full-time (1.0)

Program Name: Adult Day Program

Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75

Work Schedule: Days, Evenings

On Call: No. Existing Vacancy: Yes – we’re currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.

Job Summary

The Activity Aide provides quality support and care for individuals attending the Adult Day Programs by implementing planned program of activities within the framework of continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), VON philosophy, policies and procedures, standards and applicable legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development of the service plan for each client attending the Adult Day Program.
• Implements, evaluates and revises service plans on an ongoing basis in collaboration with the family/caregivers and internal team.
• Collaborates with the Recreational Therapist and/or Program Coordinator in planning and implementing social and recreational programs.
• Participates in group activities to stimulate mobility, language, reminiscing, group identity and listening skills of clients.
• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as required (toileting, personal hygiene, medication assistance).
• Collaborates with the team to identify risk factors and introduce interventions to minimize and eliminate client incidents.
• Ensures safety and security measures for the client, volunteers and staff.
• Utilizes volunteers’ talents and expertise within the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Common Responsibilities

• Promotes the goals and values of VON and their role as an integrated community care provider.
• Promotes a safe and healthy workplace ensuring workplace conduct and activities are in accordance with the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
• Abides by all VON policies and work practices.
• Abides by all confidentiality and protection of personal information policies, regulations and practices and ensures appropriate safeguards are in place within their role.
• Works in collaboration with other staff in a team approach to service delivery.

External and Internal Relationships

• Collaboration with Program Coordinator, Recreation Therapist, RPN, Supervisor and Manager.

Education, Designations and Experience

• Diploma or Certificate from a Community College level program or equivalent in health care, social science or recreation with an emphasis on Gerontology.
• Current First Aid and CPR and Food Handler’s certificates required.
• Certification with GPA, Montessori an asset.
• 1-2 years of recent experience in Adult Day Services or working with groups of clients is an asset.
• Experience in working with adults, especially individuals (and their caregivers), with Alzheimer disease and other cognitive impairments and/or physical disabilities in a social setting a requirement.

Skill Requirements

• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good observational skills related to client functioning abilities.
• Awareness of community resources.
• Ability to take direction, as well as to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Other

• A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check.
• A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or a Child Abuse Registry Check may be required.
• The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.

Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants)

If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.