Activity Aide In Home Respite Professional

4 weeks ago


Lakefield, Ontario, Canada VON Full time
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Activity Aide to join our team at VON Canada in Ontario. As an Activity Aide, you will provide quality support and care for Adult Day Service Pilot Project participants by implementing in home one on one planned recreational activities. Your goal will be to stimulate mobility, language, reminiscing, group identity, and listening skills of clients while ensuring their safety and security. This role requires collaboration with the Recreational Therapist and/or Program Coordinator in planning and implementing social and recreational programs. If you have a Diploma or Certificate from a Community College level program or equivalent in health care, social services, or recreation with an emphasis on Gerontology, we encourage you to apply. Additionally, you must have current First Aid and CPR certification and 1-2 years of recent experience in Adult Day Services or working with groups of seniors. Please note that experience providing recreational programs and working with adults, especially individuals with Alzheimer disease and other cognitive impairments and/or physical disabilities in a social setting, is a requirement.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Education, Designations, and Experience:


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  2. Diploma or Certificate from a Community College level program or equivalent in health care, social services, or recreation with an emphasis on Gerontology.
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  3. Current First Aid and CPR required.
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  4. Certification with GPA, Montessori an asset.
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  5. 1-2 years of recent experience in Adult Day Services or working with groups of seniors is an asset.
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  6. Experience providing recreational programs and working with adults, especially individuals with Alzheimer disease and other cognitive impairments and/or physical disabilities in a social setting a requirement.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:


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  • Attention to detail.
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  • Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques.
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  • Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics.
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  • Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs.
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  • Hand movements.

Additional Requirements:


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  • A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check.
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  • A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or a Child Abuse Registry Check may be required.
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  • Must have personal vehicle & posses both a current drivers license and proof of vehicle insurance.
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  • Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them.
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