Activity Assistant

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port Hardy; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) is seeking an Activity Assistant to support activation and social engagement programs for residents. You will provide personal care assistance as needed and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote safety and wellbeing.

The role requires completion of an Activity Assistant program, a Grade 10 education, and a valid BC Class 4 driver’s license, with registration in the BC Care Aide registry.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 and completion of a recognized Activity Assistant Program, plus two (2) years of recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Class 4 driver's license (unrestricted).
• Registered with the BC Care Aide registry.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a senior position, assists with activation and socialization programs for residents/clients, and provides personal care assistance as required.
• Works with the interdisciplinary team to support resident wellbeing and safety.

Skills

Communicate effectively

Deal with others

Physically carry out duties

Teach

Education

Grade 10 + Activity Assistant Program

BC Class 4 driver's license (unrestricted)

Registered with BC Care Aide registry

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

08:30-16:30

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$31.64 - $31.64

Paid FTE

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Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

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Planned Start Date

Oct. 26 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority(Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the general supervision of a senior position and in cooperation with the interdisciplinary team, the Activity Assistant assists with the provision of activation and socialization programs for residents/clients, and provides personal care assistance for resident/client participants as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 10 and completion of a recognized Activity Assistant Program, plus two (2) years of recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Class 4 driver's license (unrestricted). Registered with the BC Care Aide registry.

Skills And Abilities

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Physically carry out the duties of the position.
• Teach.
• Operate related equipment, such as a 11-25 passenger, lift equipped van.