Recreation Assistant - Peace Arch Hospital

Fraser Health Authority; White Rock; On-site; CAD 34,913 - 49,725; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks of vacation

Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits

Immediate enrollment in a defined pension plan

87% maternity top-up

50% subsidy on TransLink passes

Job summary

A leading health care organization in White Rock, British Columbia is seeking Casual Recreation Assistants to join their Long Term Care & Assisted Living team. In this role, you will support residents' health through diverse recreation programs, engage volunteers, and maintain activity areas. Applicants should have grade 12 education and relevant experience, along with a valid Class 4 BC Driver's License. The position offers competitive benefits, including vacation time and employer-paid health plans.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Class 4 BC Driver's License (unrestricted).

Responsibilities

• Carry out resident recreation/leisure programs and coordinate resident activities.
• Provide direction to volunteers and oversee their techniques.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and report on needs.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to teach

Ability to organize work

Physical ability

Education

Grade 12

Food Safe Certificate

Current certification in Basic First Aid and CPR Level C

Tools

Community transportation vehicle

Job description

Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $30.72 - $30.72 / hour

Job Summary We are currently hiring for Casual Recreation Assistants to join our Long Term Care & Assisted Living team at Dr. Hogg/Weatherby Pavilions - Peace Arch Hospital located in White Rock, B.C.

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.

Benefits

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:

• Start earning up to four weeks of vacation in your first year
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
• 87% maternity top-up
• 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
• Eligibility based on employment status

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.

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