Activity Aide, Adult Day Program - Casual

Description

Position at VON Canada (Nova Scotia) Requisition Details : Employment Status : Casual

Program Name : Adult Day Program

Work Schedule : Days

On Call : No

Location(s) : Must be able to work at the Lunenburg location (Mondays & Thursdays) and Bridgewater location (Tuesdays & Wednesdays)

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.

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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.

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