Activity Aide, Cluster Care

2 months ago

Truro, Canada VON Canada (Nova Scotia) Full time

**Requisition Details**:
Employment Status: Temporary, Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Program Name: Cluster Care
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Work Schedule: Days

Anticipated End Date: March 31, 2025
On Call: No
- This position requires travel two days a week to Stellarton to provide programming, the other three days are in Truro._

**Job Summary**:
The Cluster Care Program offers care and support services to a community of independent older adults to enhance their quality of life. The residents of the apartment buildings in our Cluster Care program receive one-on-one assessments to determine what support may be required to meet their individual goals. Clients can participate in activities, including entertainment, lunches, barbecues, outings, education classes, games, crafts, and exercise, and they have access to transportation assistance and other supports.

The activity aides organize and facilitate activities of interest to participants and, under the direction of the Coordinator, will complete assessments to help identify care needs and make referrals as appropriate.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Contributes to the development of the service plan for each client attending the program.
- Implements, evaluates and revises service plans continuously 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

**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's disease and other cognitive impairments and/or physical disabilities in a social setting is 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 a 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

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