17 Oct
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Vancouver Coastal Health
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Vancouver
17 Oct
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver
The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84/Hr.
- CAD $32.84/Hr. Come work as a Recreation Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Adanac Park Lodge in Vancouver, BC. Within the context of a energetic patient/client/resident service culture, and in accordance with the established mission, vision, values and objectives of the organization, works in a team based environment to carry out recreation programs in consultation with the Recreation Therapist. Duties include 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.
Adanac Park
Lodge (APL) is a regional Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Long Term Care (LTC) program specializing in providing care to younger adults (19-65 years) with complex health and behavioral needs. APL's unique population of focus is younger adults who have concurrent Mental Health,
Substance Use and/or Acquired Brain Injury; Residents may reside at APL for as long as they require the specialized services / environment to meet their care needs, up to an including end of life care. APL has a diverse inter‐disciplinary team who collaborate with residents and families in their care and on meaningful goals and engagement. and Community Engagement.
Completion of a recognized Recreation Diploma Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. 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. 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 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.
📌 Part-Time Resident Assistant (Vancouver)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 Vancouver