Recreation Assistant - Dr. Hogg/Weatherby Pavilions

Fraser Health Authority; White Rock; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority is seeking a Recreation Assistant for Dr. Hogg/Weatherby Pavilions, responsible for delivering leisure programs that support residents' health. This role involves coordinating activities, maintaining program areas, and engaging with residents,” offering benefits like four weeks of vacation and competitive healthcare coverage.

Benefits

Four weeks of vacation to start

Comprehensive 100% employer-paid benefits

Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan

87% maternity top-up

50% subsidy on Translink passes

Qualifications

• Completion of recognized recreational courses plus two years of related experience.
• Valid Class 4 BC Driver's License and Food Safe Certificate required.
• Current certifications in Basic First Aid and CPR Level C are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Carries out resident recreation/leisure programs and oversees activities.
• Drives residents to and from outings, maintaining safety and engagement.
• Provides direction to volunteers and prepares food with residents.

Skills

Communication

Physical Ability

Organization

Teaching

Education

Grade 12

Food Safe Certificate

Current Basic First Aid and CPR Level C certification

Class 4 BC Driver's License

Job description

Recreation Assistant - Dr. Hogg/Weatherby Pavilions

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Salary

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

Salary

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

Job Summary

We are currently hiring for a Relief Full Time Recreation Assistant to join our Long Term Care & Assisted Living team at Dr. Hogg/Weatherby Pavilions - Peace Arch Hospital located in White Rock, B.C.

Connect with us!

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited, to:

• Four weeks of vacation to start
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
• 87% maternity top-up
• 50% subsidy on Translink passes
  
  

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

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Detailed Overview

The Recreation Assistant carries out established recreation programs that support residents' health and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Carries out resident recreation/leisure programs such as arts and crafts, sports, music, woodworking, cooking, horticulture, pool programs, cultural events, and community outings; sets up and organizes furnishings and equipment for activity projects, teaches the techniques of related activities to residents; oversees resident activities and reports problems and/or changes to the Recreation Coordinator.
• Carries out resident recreation/leisure programs outside the facility; checks that residents have appropriate clothing and necessary equipment for the activity; confirms details of proposed activity with nursing/medical staff; coordinates the movement of residents during the activity and teaches the techniques of related activities.
• Provides direction to volunteers during activity programs and demonstrates related techniques and provides feedback as required.
• Prepares food items with residents by counting, weighing and/or measuring ingredients, mixing beverage and food items and assembling food items. Portions out and serves food and beverages.
• Maintains inventory of equipment, tools and materials and reports malfunctioning equipment and supply needs to the Recreation Coordinator.
• Organizes and maintains program activity areas.
• Provides input and feedback with respect to recreation/leisure activities at regular planning meetings, such as resident participation in activities.
• Drives residents to and from outings and accompanies residents. Operates passenger transportation vehicle.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Grade 12, completion of recognized recreational courses plus two years of recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid Class 4 BC Driver's License (unrestricted). Food Safe Certificate. Current certification in Basic First Aid and CPR Level C.

Skills And Abilities

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

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 work force. 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.

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