Activity Program Worker

7 months ago


Parksville, Canada Arrowsmith Health Care Society Full time

**Activity Aide: Job Advertisement**

If you are an amazing human who wants to make money working for an amazing organization then keep reading The award-winning Arrowsmith Lodge and Cokely Manor continue to be Oceanside’s premier providers of long-term care and assisted living. Our mission is “to provide a home with exceptional care where people can live their best life”. We want to bring people on board who take pride in their work - people who will not only share our mission but will also help guide us forward, “to infinity and beyond”.

We know you want to be part of an organization that has been caring for people for more than 50 years, then we want YOU (seriously) and we welcome the opportunity to meet you and discuss our shared vision. Our Team of BFFs, spouses, siblings, parents and kids wants to meet you (and maybe invite you home for dinner).

Job Duties: Carries out resident Activity programs; teaches the techniques of related activities to residents; lifts, transfers, porters and ambulates participants to and from activities using mechanical aids, when needed; operates a bus for community outings; provides direction to volunteers; assists with Activities of Daily Living including assistance with feeding residents if required; other related duties as required; maintaining a positive, professional attitude and conduct.

Job qualifications: Grade 12; Graduate of a recognized Recreational Program or Activity Certificate plus two years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience; Class 4 Driver’s License valid in B.C; valid First Aid/CPR certificate.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment
- Related Computer skills

Arrowsmith Lodge is an Accredited unionized facility, and is a non-profit organization funded fully by Island Health.

What we offer in exchange for your hard work and sense of humour:

- A competitive, union-determined salary, and benefits such as health insurance, pension plan, dental/vision insurance, life insurance, etc.
- Professional development, advancement and educational opportunities
- Employee assistance and support
- Work-life balance promotion
- A central location close to the beach, schools, shopping, and the city center in a quiet residential neighborhood.
- Other amenities such as: discounted meals; free on-site parking; large staff lounge and patio; staff swag; staff BBQs
- A positive, supportive work culture where safety is a priority
- A coveted area to live and work in - a seaside town with great schools, recreation centers, shops, sporting and musical events, tourist attractions - an outdoor playground surrounds us And the most comfortable year-round temperatures in the entire enormous whole wide country of Canada

Please submit resumes to:
Arrowsmith Lodge

Attention: Heidi Barker, 266B Moilliet Street, Parksville, BC V9P 1M9

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

**Salary**: $28.74 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- Must be vaccinated

Licence/Certification:

- Class 4 Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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