Indigenous Elders Wellness Activities Lead

Fraser Health; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health in British Columbia is seeking an Indigenous Elders Activity Worker based in Chilliwack Health Protection, with travel to Agassiz Area and Fraser Canyon. You will deliver wellness and social activities for Indigenous Elders and work with the Recreation Therapist to tailor programs.

You will also assist with intake, record keeping, and basic food preparation as part of program support, while promoting participation and ensuring safety and culturally respectful care.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent with completion of Activity Assistant Program or Care Attendant Certificate.
• First Aid, CPR, and Food Safe certificates.
• Valid Class IV BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Implements and participates in recreational and/or social activities designed to meet the needs of clients.
• In collaboration with the Recreation Therapist, adapts and modifies established activities to meet the specific needs of clients.
• Participates in the development of activities by providing input to the multidisciplinary team.
• Promotes client participation in activities, provides demonstrations as required and provides feedback regarding the performance and progress of clients.
• Observes clients and reports unsafe conditions and/or any behavioural, physical, health and/or cognitive changes.
• Sets up furnishings, equipment and supplies for activities. Cleans and sterilizes in accordance with established procedures.
• Accompanies clients on scheduled outings related to the Indigenous Elders Activity Program.
• Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as statistics, progress reports, activity preparation reports, observation reports and client activity profiles.
• Provides basic information to clients to support their health and well-being.
• Performs limited food preparation such as heating prepared food, making tea, coffee, toast, etc.
• Maintains an inventory of equipment, tools, and materials related to activities.
• Assists with client intake by performing duties such as obtaining client information and completing documentation required. Supports scheduling and confirmation of clients’ appointments.
• Transports passengers to program activities by operating a motor vehicle with a seating capacity of 10 or less (including driver).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Indigenous cultures

Group facilitation

Physical ability

Independence

Equipment operation

Communication

Organization

Observation

Rapport building

Instruction

Education

Grade 12

Activity Assistant Program

Care Attendant Certificate

First Aid

CPR

Food Safe

Job description

Fraser Health in British Columbia is seeking an Indigenous Elders Activity Worker based in Chilliwack Health Protection, with travel to Agassiz Area and Fraser Canyon. You will deliver wellness and social activities for Indigenous Elders and work with the Recreation Therapist to tailor programs.

You will also assist with intake, record keeping, and basic food preparation as part of program support, while promoting participation and ensuring safety and culturally respectful care.