Posted 24 days ago
Activity Aide, Adult Day Program - Temporary, Full-time
@ VON Canada (Nova Scotia)
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Overview
VON Canada (Nova Scotia) is hiring a temporary full-time Activity Aide for its Adult Day Program in Antigonish and Pictou County, running on day shifts until February 2027. The role supports adult clients through planned activities, service plan contributions and assistance with daily living, and requires a community college certificate or equivalent in health care, social science or recreation, plus First Aid, CPR and Food Handler certificates.
Responsibilities:
- Planning and running group activities for adult day program clients
- Contributing to and updating client service plans with families and team
- Assisting clients with activities of daily living and medication
- Identifying safety risks and ensuring safety of clients, volunteers and staff
- Utilizing volunteers in the program
Requirements summary:
- Community college certificate or equivalent in health care, social science or recreation, gerontology focus
- Current First Aid, CPR and Food Handler certificates
- Experience with adults with Alzheimer's, cognitive impairments or physical disabilities
- Clear criminal records check and personal vehicle with valid licence and insurance
- Excellent written and verbal communication
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Care home, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid, CPR, Food Handler's certificate |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Health care, Social science, Recreation, Gerontology |
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VON Canada (Nova Scotia)
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VON Canada has been leading care at home for over 125 years. Today, we are a highly-trusted non-profit organization that works with our clients, employees, volunteers and partners to provide innovative clinical, personal and social support to people who want the comfort and peace of mind of living in their own homes and communities. Our 6,300 employees and 6,500 volunteers deliver a wide range of vital health and wellness services, helping people remain healthy and at home for as long as possible. As valued and responsive health system partners at the heart of home and community care, we are distinguished by our commitment to client care and by our strong community roots and local engagement.
- LinkedIn followers
- 16,508
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,875
- Reported office locations
- 100-2315 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1G 4J8, CA
- 7b Oxford St, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6B 1R7, CA
- 446 Grey St, Brantford, Ontario N3S 7L6, CA
- 7075 Bayers Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3L 2C2, CA
- 9319 Commercial St, New Minas, Nova Scotia B4N 3G2, CA
- 133 Church St, Antigonish, Nova Scotia B2G 2E3, CA
- 190 Stanley Ave, Suite 100, Chatham-Kent, Ontario N7M 3J9, CA
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- 705 London Line, Sarnia, Ontario N7W 1B2, CA
- 299 Lakeshore Dr, Suite 002, Barrie, Ontario L4N 7Y9, CA
- 2140 Regent St S, Suite 16, Greater Sudbury, Ontario P3E 5S8, CA
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- 4520 Rhodes Dr, Suite 400, Windsor, Ontario N8W 5C2, CA
- 200 Churchill Dr, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1S 0H5, CA
- 14 Court St, Unit #100, Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 3H7, CA
- 43 Prince Arthur St, Amherst, Nova Scotia B4H 1V8, CA
- 1924 Northwest Road, Blockhouse, Nova Scotia B0J 1E0, CA
- 91 Lawrence Blvd, G1, Stellarton, Nova Scotia B0K 1S0, CA
- 43 Carten St, Liverpool, Nova Scotia B0T 1K0, CA
- 8a Industrial Park Rd, Louisdale, Nova Scotia B0E 1V0, CA
- 55 Starrs Rd, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia B5A 2T2, CA
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Non Profit
- Medical
- Other recorded names
- VON Canada
- VON Canada (Nova Scotia)
- VON Canada (Ontario)
- Specialties
- Health in the community
- Health at home
- Respite and Caregiver Support
- End of Life Care
- Social Connection
- Nursing
- Personal Support
- Physiotherapy
- Speech-language pathology
- Social Work
- and Occupational Therapy
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 11,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
VON Canada has been leading care at home for over 125 years. Today, we are a highly-trusted non-profit organization that works with our clients, employees, volunteers and partners to provide innovative clinical, personal and social support to people who want the comfort and peace of mind of living in their own homes and communities. Our 6,300 employees and 6,500 volunteers deliver a wide range of vital health and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Home Health Care Services |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, ON |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1897 |
| Specialties | Health in the communityHealth at homeRespite and Caregiver SupportEnd of Life CareSocial ConnectionNursingPersonal SupportPhysiotherapySpeech-language pathologySocial Work |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 51 |
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Requisition Details:
Employment Status: Temporary, Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Program Name: Adult Day Program
Work Schedule: Days
Anticipated End Date: February 2027
Area of Work: Antigonish and Pictou County
On Call: No
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.
- 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
- Collaboration with Program Coordinator, Recreation Therapist, RPN, Supervisor and Manager
- 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
- 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
- A Vulnerable Sector Search and/or a Child Abuse Registry Check may be required
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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