Recreation Assistant - Peace Arch Hospital

Fraser Health Authority; White Rock; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority in White Rock, BC is seeking a Casual Recreation Assistant to support Long Term Care residents with engaging recreation programs. You will work with a dedicated health-care team and help plan activities that promote well-being.

The role emphasizes hands-on activity delivery, supervising volunteers, and coordinating transportation for outings. A strong focus on communication and safety is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out resident recreation/leisure programs such as arts, crafts, sports, music, and cultural events; set up and organize furnishings and equipment; teach techniques and oversee activities.
• Carry out resident recreation/leisure programs outside the facility; check that residents have appropriate clothing and equipment; coordinate with nursing/medical staff; move residents during activities.
• Provide direction to volunteers during activity programs and demonstrate techniques.
• Prepare food items with residents by counting, weighing and measuring ingredients; mix beverages and serve food.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and materials; report malfunctions to the Recreation Coordinator.
• Organize and maintain program activity areas.
• Provide input at planning meetings on recreation/leisure activities and resident participation.
• Drive residents to and from outings and accompany residents; operate passenger transportation vehicle.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Organization

Teaching

Physical ability

Equipment operation

Education

Grade 12

Recognized recreational courses

Food Safe Certificate

First Aid & CPR Level C

Class 4 BC Driver's License

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $31.64 - $31.64 / hour

Job Summary

Are you a Recreation Assistant wondering what it’s like to work with a dedicated and experienced team of health care providers in Long Term Care with a supportive leadership team?

We are currently hiring for a Casual Recreation Assistant to join our Long Term Care team at Peace Arch Hospital located in White Rock, B.C.

Come work 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

Detailed Overview

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

Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Provides direction to volunteers during activity programs and demonstrates related techniques and provides feedback as required.
4. 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.
5. Maintains inventory of equipment, tools and materials and reports malfunctioning equipment and supply needs to the Recreation Coordinator.
6. Organizes and maintains program activity areas.
7. Provides input and feedback with respect to recreation/leisure activities at regular planning meetings, such as resident participation in activities.
8. Drives residents to and from outings and accompanies residents. Operates passenger transportation vehicle.
9. 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 50,000+ 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.