Recreation Assistant - Long Term Care

Vancouver Coastal Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Recreation Assistant where you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for patients through engaging recreation programs. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a dedicated team, organizing activities that promote independence and well-being. You will be responsible for overseeing outings, coordinating transport, and providing functional direction to volunteers. With a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the community. Take the next step in your career with a leading health organization committed to employee growth and wellness.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Exclusive discount offers

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Recreation Diploma Program or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Organize and oversee recreation programs with the Recreation Therapist.
• Evaluate and report on patient progress to the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective communication

Teaching ability

Organizational skills

Physical ability

Equipment operation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Recreation Diploma Program

Job description

Salary Details

The salary range for this position is CAD $30.96/Hr. - CAD $30.96/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Recreation Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Recreation Assistant to join the team at the Little Mountain Place in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Recreation Assistant with VCH you will:

• Work in a team-based environment to carry out recreation programs in consultation with the Recreation Therapist.
• Perform duties including:
  • organizing and overseeing patients/clients/residents on outings,
  • coordinating the portering of patients/clients/residents to and from the activity,
  • demonstrating techniques of recreation activities,
  • carrying out prescribed adaptations to recreation activities to enable patients/clients/residents to maintain maximum potential for independence as per the instruction of the Recreation Therapist,
  • providing functional direction to volunteers, evaluating and reporting relevant observations of patient’s/client’s/resident's progress/participation to the Recreation Therapist or interdisciplinary team,
  • organizing furnishings and equipment for designated activities, and
  • maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies.
• May operate a bus with a passenger seating capacity of up to 25 passengers (including the driver) to transport patients/clients/residents to and from community participation activities as required by site/program.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Completion of a recognized Recreation Diploma Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.