This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Program. To be eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs program, applicants must;

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period*;
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment**; and,
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

*The youth must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. The youth may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period
as long as the youth was 30 at the beginning of the employment period.

**International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible. As the objective of the CSJ program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student's time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market.

Requisition Details:Employment Status: Temporary, Part Time (0.9 FTE)
Program Name: Canada Summer Jobs Student
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 70
Work Schedule: Days
Anticipated End Date: July 2024
On Call: NoJob 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.

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
• A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or a Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: fast-paced environment; attention to detail; lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs; grip and fine hand movements.