Activity Worker Casual

Current Opening; Burnaby; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A local care facility is looking for a dedicated individual to participate in planning and implementing activity programs for clients/residents. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and providing care related to clients’ needs. Candidates should have Grade 12 education, a relevant recreational program completion, and strong communication skills. Experience in assisted living or related sectors is preferred. This position offers a gig employment type with opportunities for meaningful engagement.

Qualifications

• 2 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning and implementing activity programs for clients/residents.
• Collaborates with the inter-disciplinary team for individualized client care.
• Teaches techniques of activities to clients and residents.

Skills

Assisted Living

Teaching

Dementia Care

Communication

Physical Examinations

Social Work

Education

Grade 12 education

Completion of recognized Recreational Program

Food Safe Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Publisher

Job description

Job Summary

Participates in planning implementing and evaluating activity programs for clients / residents. Encourages client / resident participation in individual and group recreational activities related to their assessed needs ability and interests. Participates in client / resident personal care relative to the clients / residents assessed needs for activities of daily living

Typical Duties

1. Collaborates with the inter-disciplinary team to develop social and recreational approaches to individualize client / resident care. Participates in resident care conferences and team meetings.
2. Carries out client / resident activity programs outside the facility such as bus trips and gardening. Checks that client / resident has appropriate clothing and necessary equipment for the activity. Confirms details of proposed activities with other related -ordinates the movement of clients / residents during the activity and teaches the techniques of related activities.
3. Carries out client / resident activity programs such as arts and crafts sports music woodworking cooking gardening and exercises as directed. Sets up and organizes furnishings and equipment for the activity. Teaches techniques of related activities to clients and residents. Oversees the client / resident activities and reports problems and / or changes to supervisor.
4. Provides assistance with client / resident activities of daily living such as occasional feeding on bus trips to the community.
5. Provides direction to volunteers during activity programs such as birthday teas and bus trips and demonstrates related techniques as required.
6. Maintains inventory of equipment tools and identifies supply needs to appropriate staff. Transports a variety of supplies and / or materials as required.
7. Arranges for handiDART pick-up for bus trips to the community.
8. Assists in embarking and disembarking passengers. Maintains related documentation with care staff
9. Reports hazards unusual occurrences accidents and unsafe or faulty equipment / furniture to the Director of Resident Services or designate.
10. Promotes monitors and responds to Resident Safety issues.
11. Attends in-service training and workshops as required by the employer.

Education, Training and Experience

• Grade 12 education
• Completion of recognized Recreational Program
• 2 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• Food Safe Certificate

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal with others effectively
• Ability to physically carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to teach and lead groups
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Ability to work independently as well as with the inter-disciplinary team and volunteers

Attn: New Vista Employees

To be considered as a NVS employee (internal applicant) for this position you must apply online via your UKG self-serve profile.

Key Skills

Assisted Living,Computer Skills,Physical Examinations,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Publisher,Regression Analysis,Serving Experience,Dementia Care,Teaching,Experience with Children,Memory Care,Social Work

Employment Type: Gig

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1