Requisition Details:
Employment Status: Casual
Program Name: Adult Day Program
Work Schedule: Days, includes Weekends
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 and compliant with the VON Safety Management
System, including all Policies, Safe Work Practices and Procedures
- 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.
Other:
- A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check
- Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver’s license and
proof of vehicle insurance
- A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or a Child Abuse Registry Check may be
required
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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.
