Activity Aide, Family Supports - Casual

VON Canada (Ontario)•Dorchester, ON

27d

About The Position

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. This role contributes to the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of service plans for clients, collaborating with recreational therapists and program coordinators to plan and implement social and recreational programs. The aide participates in group activities to stimulate clients' mobility, language, reminiscing, group identity, and listening skills, and assists clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as toileting, personal hygiene, and medication assistance. The position also involves collaborating with the team to identify risk factors and introduce interventions to minimize and eliminate client incidents, ensuring safety and security for clients, volunteers, and staff, and utilizing volunteers' talents within the program. Additionally, the aide promotes VON's goals and values, ensures a safe and healthy workplace, abides by all VON policies and confidentiality practices, and works collaboratively in a team approach to service delivery.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.
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.
Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

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.

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.
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.