Recreation Assistant - Long Term Care Job ID 2024-132391 City Vancouver Work Location Windermere Care Centre Department Long Term Care Home Worksite 74 - Windermere Care Centre Labour Agreement Facilities Subsector Union 100 - Facilities HEU Position Type Casual Job Status Casual FTE 0.00 Standard Hours / Week 0.01 Job Category Support Services Salary Grade 25 Min Hourly CAD $30.96/Hr. Max Hourly CAD $30.96/Hr. Shift Times 0800-1600/0900-1700/1200-2000 Days Off Various Position Start Date As soon as possible 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 the Windermere Care Centre 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,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) is an asset.

Knowledge & 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.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension planGrow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunitiesWellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate familiesAward-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteersAccess to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

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 https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings 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.