Activity Worker, Tertiary Older Adult Program
3 weeks ago
The salary range for this position is CAD $ $29.83 / hour
Why Fraser Health?
Fraser Health is the second largest health system in Canada with over 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers, and is the largest of five regional health authorities in British Columbia, providing hospital and community-based health services to nearly 2 million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
A career at Fraser Health will offer you the opportunity to work in a fast growing and exciting organization with professionals who are eminent in their respective field. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.
We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Curious to learn what it's like to work here? Like us on Facebook (@fraserhealthcareers), follow us on Twitter & Instagram (@FHCareer), or connect with us on LinkedIn (fraserhealthcareers) for first-hand employee insights.
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All new hires to Fraser Health must have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization "WHO" approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.
Detailed Overview
Reporting to the Program Coordinator and working as a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Activity Worker carries out an established activity program that will support residents in reaching and/or maintaining their optimal functional level. Enhances the quality of life of each resident by encouraging participation and independence, within their abilities, in activites of daily living eg. physical needs and leisure activities. The Activity Worker is expected to engage the resident and their support systems as people with full competence and as full collaborators in service planning, delivery and evaluation.
Responsibilities
- In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team carries out established activity programs responding to the needs of residents, as outlined in their individual Care Plan.
- Assists in the organization of familiar and supportive leisure activities as outlined in the care plan which encourages resident participation, within the residents' abilities and informs residents of daily plans. Provides direction and demonstrates related techniques as required.
- Assists residents to acquire, develop and enhance leisure and recreational skills that will improve their quality of life; promotes the residents' ability to access, support and participate in resources in the community by providing information about activities by facilitating and assisting residents in individual or group leisure pursuits, either in the context of the residents home and/or within the community.
- Provides residents with assistance in activites of daily living by encouraging and assisting as necessary, with toileting, bathing, skin care, grooming and dressing.
- Performs limited food preparation such as heating prepared food, according to HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points), making tea, coffee, toast, sandwiches, and participating during meals with the resident. Encourages the resident to prepare appropriate food for their own consumption and assists residents who require help with their meals.
- Liaises between resident, community resources and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Provides input to the team regarding the residents' participation in designated activities and programs as appropriate, and communicates any related concerns.
- As part of the interdisciplinary team, participates in team meetings and provides input regarding activity programs for assigned patients.
- Completes required reports, records and workload statistics; maintains files and records in accordance with program standards and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education and ExperienceGrade, 12, completion of recognized recreational courses plus two (2) years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Completion of Food Safe Level 1.
Skills and Abilities - Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to teach.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
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