126196 - Recreation Assistant

Recreation Assistant Job ID 2024-126196 City Squamish Work Location
Hilltop House LTC Facility
Department
Recreation Therapy
Home Worksite
18 - Squamish
Labour Agreement
Facilities Subsector
Union
100 - Facilities HEU
Position Type
Casual
Job Status
FTE
0.00
Standard Hours / Week
0.01
Job Category
Support Services
Salary Grade
25
Min Hourly
CAD $30.96/Hr.
Max Hourly
Shift Times
various
Days Off
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 Hilltop Hourse Long Term Care Facility in Squmaish, 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.
In this position, you may need to 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.
ABOUT HILLTOP HOUSE:

Hilltop House is located in Squamish, BC, approximately one hour north of the Vancouver lower mainland and accessible on the scenic Sea to Sky highway. The area hosts an abundance of recreational activities such as mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing and kayaking, as well as a growing arts and culture scene. Hilltop House is an 86-bed long term care facility for seniors with complex needs. It provides home-like care for its permanent residents, as well as respite care, a community bathing program and adult day care for seniors.

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 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 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
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 /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.
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