Activity Worker II - Fellburn Care Centre

Fraser Health; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a passionate Activity Worker II to enhance the lives of residents through engaging activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and organize various recreational programs, ensuring residents enjoy a fulfilling and active lifestyle. With comprehensive employer-paid benefits, generous vacation time, and immediate pension enrollment, this position is perfect for those eager to make a positive impact in the community. Join a dedicated team that values diversity and inclusivity while providing essential care to over two million people in Metro Vancouver. If you are ready to contribute to a meaningful mission, this is the role for you.

Benefits

100% Employer-Paid Benefits

Generous Vacation Time

Benefit Portability

Immediate Pension Enrollment

Maternity Top-Up

TransLink Pass Subsidy

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education and two years of related experience required.
• Must possess a valid class IV driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Organize and carry out resident activity programs including arts, crafts, and sports.
• Transport residents and ensure their safety during activities.

Skills

Effective Communication

Teaching Ability

Organizational Skills

Equipment Operation

Physical Ability

Education

Grade 12

Recognized Recreational Courses

Food Safe Level 1

Tools

Wheelchair Van

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $29.83 - $29.83 / hour
Job Summary

We are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for an Activity Worker II at Fellburn Care Centre located in Burnaby, B.C.

Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes.
• Additional employee discounts and perks available.

*Eligibility based on employment status

Detailed Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Operations, the Activity Worker II carries out established resident activity programs in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Fraser Health.
Responsibilities

1. Carries out established resident activity programs such as arts and crafts, sports, woodworking, cooking, gardening and exercises. Sets up and organizes furnishings and equipment for activity projects, teaches the techniques of related activities to residents, oversees the residents' activities and reports problems and/or changes to the Recreation Therapist.
2. Arranges outings by contacting appropriate groups such as theatres, sports organizations, colleges, schools, community clubs and recreational centres. Obtains tickets and ensures accessibility of venues. Carries out resident activity programs outside the facility, ensuring that residents have appropriate clothing and necessary equipment. Coordinates the movements of residents during the activity and teaches the techniques of related activities.
3. Provides direction to volunteers during activity programs and demonstrates related techniques as required.
4. Transports residents by operating the wheelchair van. Conducts pre-trip check of van, loads and secures wheelchairs, drives the van, arranges for gas fill-ups and reports problems as appropriate. Arranges for additional community transportation for events and outings such as shopping trips or other requested places.
5. Prepares and maintains bulletin boards, flip charts and other material advertising the activities available to residents.
6. Purchases the necessary supplies for activities in consultation with the Recreation Therapist. Maintains inventory of equipment, tools and material. Reports problems to the Recreation Therapist or Plant Services.
7. Informs contracted housekeeping of monthly set up requirements, monitors same and records problems using reporting system and/or speaks to the Recreation Therapist or Manager.
8. Maintains work areas in clean condition and stores all equipment and supplies appropriately.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Grade 12, completion of recognized recreational courses plus two years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Successful completion of Food Safe Level 1.

Valid class IV driver’s license.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to teach.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.