Recreation Assistant

Salary

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 Banfield Pavilions at Vancouver General Hospital. 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.
• Organize and oversee patients/clients/residents on outings, coordinating the portering of patients/clients/residents to and from the activity, demonstrating techniques of recreation activities.
• Carry 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.
• Evaluate and report 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.
• Valid Class 4 vehicle license (unrestricted).

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.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

• 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.

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