Activity Assistant

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Qualicum Beach; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking an Activity Assistant for Eagle Park (EPLTC) in Qualicum Beach, BC. The role supports activation and socialization programs and provides personal care assistance to residents/clients as needed.

Under supervision, you will work with an interdisciplinary team, meet program requirements, and carry out tasks within safety guidelines. This is a temporary part-time position with a regular 8:00–15:30 shift and bi-weekly 56 hours.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with activation and socialization programs for residents/clients.
• Provide personal care assistance for resident/client participants as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Teach

Vehicle operation

Education

Grade 10

Activity Assistant Program

Job description

Eagle Park (EPLTC) - Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2L1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Eagle Park (EPLTC)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1530

Days Off

Monday, Tuesday, Sunday

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$31.64 - $31.64

Paid FTE

0.79

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

56.00

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Jun. 30 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

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 and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; 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 providing personal care assistance for resident/client participants as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 10 and completion of a recognised Activity Assistant Program, plus two (2) years of recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Class IV 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.

FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements.