Activity Assistant - (221722)

Island Health; Cumberland House; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Saskatchewan seeks an Activity Assistant to support activation and socialization programs for residents. The position requires Grade 10 education and completion of an Activity Assistant Program, along with two years of related experience. Skills needed include effective communication, physical ability to perform job duties, and the capacity to teach. The work involves providing personal care assistance and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must have valid BC Class IV driver's license (unrestricted).
• Registered with the BC Care Aide registry.
• Two (2) years of recent, related experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activation and socialization programs for residents/clients.
• Provide personal care assistance for resident/client participants.
• Work cooperatively with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to perform physical tasks

Teaching ability

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Education

Grade 10 education

Completion of recognized Activity Assistant Program

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

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.
• Organize work.
• Operate related equipment, such as a 11-25 passenger, lift equipped van.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1338.pdf