Recreation Assistant, Residential Care - Chenchenstway - Burnaby

Fraser Health Authority; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 33,902 - 48,285; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Opportunities for professional growth

Working in a collaborative environment

Job summary

A health service organization in Burnaby seeks a Recreation Assistant for casual work in Residential Care. The role involves organizing and conducting recreational activities to enhance residents' quality of life. The ideal candidate has a Grade 12 education, is certified in Food Safety and Basic First Aid, and has strong interpersonal abilities. The position offers opportunities to work in a supportive environment focused on patient care.

Qualifications

• 2 years of recent, related experience or equivalent education and training.
• Valid class 4 vehicle license (unrestricted) required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out recreational/leisure programs like arts, sports, and cultural events.
• Provide direction to volunteers during activities.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and report needs.
• Organize and maintain program activity areas.
• Transport residents as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to deal with others

Teaching skills

Physical ability

Organizational skills

Operate related equipment

Education

Grade 12

Completion of recognized recreational courses

Food Safe Certificate

Basic First Aid & CPR Level C certification

Tools

Various recreational tools and equipment

Job description

Join to apply for the Recreation Assistant, Residential Care - Chenchenstway - Burnaby role at Fraser Health Authority

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

Job Summary
Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.

Our team of nearly 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

We are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for a Recreation Assistant, Residential Care at Chenchenstway located in Burnaby, BC.

Come work with us!
Joining the Fraser Health team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package, and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

Detailed Overview
In accordance with Residential Care, Assisted Living and Specialized Populations (RCAL & SP) program's vision, mission and values, the Recreation Assistant, Residential Care carries out established recreational/leisure activity based programs to embed recreation/leisure in the lives of residents to facilitate quality of life experiences and to create the ambiance of a home-like setting.

Responsibilities

• Carries out resident recreational/leisure programs such as arts and crafts, sports, music woodworking, cooking, horticulture, cultural events, and community outings as directed.
• Carries out resident recreational/leisure activity programs outside the facility.
• Provides direction to volunteers during recreational/leisure programs and demonstrates related techniques as required.
• Maintains inventory of equipment, tools and materials and reports malfunctioning equipment and supply needs to the Recreation Coordinator/therapist/designate.
• Follows established process to fund enhanced recreational/leisure programs and completes documentation relating to the use of resident monies.
• Organizes and maintains program activity areas.
• Provides input and feedback with respect to program recreation/leisure activities at regular planning meetings.
• Accompanies residents and/or transports one or more passengers by operating a vehicle and/or bus, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education and Experience
Grade 12, completion of recognized recreational courses plus two years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Food Safe Certificate. Current certification in Basic First Aid & CPR Level C.

Valid class 4 vehicle license (unrestricted), as required.

Skills And Abilities

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

Fraser Health is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups.