Care/Activity Aide

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health in West Vancouver, BC is seeking a Care/Activity Aide to support clients with personal care and to carry out recreation programs. You’ll collaborate with the team to develop and evaluate a therapeutic leisure program tailored to individual needs and implement program activities to promote well-being.

The role emphasizes flexibility as work hours may change and successful candidates may be asked to complete a Criminal Records Review.

Qualifications

• Grade 12.
• Graduation from a recognized Home Support Worker/Resident Care Aide program.
• Successful completion of an Activity Assistant Program from a recognized college, one year recent experience working with a physically and/or mentally frail adult population including recent experience working as resident care aide/home support worker with personal care or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Valid Class V Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to clients with personal care.
• Carry out established recreation programs.
• Collaborate with the team to develop and evaluate the therapeutic leisure and recreation program to meet client needs.
• Implement and participate in established activities of the therapeutic leisure and recreation program.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Flexibility

Education

Grade 12

Home Support Worker/Resident Care Aide program

Activity Assistant Program

First Aid/CPR

Valid Class V Driver's License

Job description

Come work as a Care/Activity Aide with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in West Vancouver, BC.

Within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Care/Activity Aide is responsible for providing assistance to clients with personal care and carrying out established recreation programs. In collaboration with the team, provides input to the development and evaluation of the therapeutic leisure and recreation program to meet specific client needs. Implements and participates in established activities of the therapeutic leisure and recreation program.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported.

We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Education & Experience

• Grade 12.
• Graduation from a recognized Home Support Worker/Resident Care Aide program.
• Successful completion of an Activity Assistant Program from a recognized college, one year recent experience working with a physically and/or mentally frail adult population including recent experience working as resident care aide/home support worker with personal care or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Valid Class V Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work in a flexible and collaborative manner with the team.
• Ability to demonstrate respect for the rights, confidentiality, dignity and self-esteem of those who are elderly, physically disabled or cognitively impaired.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to follow instructions and to work independently.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.