Activity Worker, Mental Health and Substance Use
1 month ago
Why Fraser Health?:
Fraser Health continues to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers, are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others?
Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of 43,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.
Effective October 26th, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to 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.
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Detailed Overview: Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Operations or designate, and receiving work direction from Recreational Therapist, the Activity Worker works as a member of the interdisciplinary team and carries out an established activity program that will support clients with acute or serious and persistent mental illness, in reaching and/or maintaining their optimal functional level. Enhances the quality of life of each client by encouraging participation and independence, within their abilities, in activities of daily living e.g. physical needs and leisure activities, and facilitates clients'' participation in recovery centered activities. The Activity Worker is expected to engage the client 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 clients, 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 client participation, within the clients' abilities and informs clients of daily plans. Provides direction and demonstrates related techniques as required.
- Assists clients to acquire, develop and enhance leisure and recreational skills that will improve their quality of life; promotes the client''s ability to access, support and participate in resources in the community by providing information about activities by facilitating and assisting clients in individual or group leisure pursuits, either in the context of the client's home and/or within the community.
- Provides clients with assistance in activities 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 client. Encourages the clients to prepare appropriate food for their own consumption and assists clients who require help with their meals.
- Liaises between clients, community resources and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Provides input to the team regarding the clients ' 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 clients.
- 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 Experience**
Grade 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. Valid Class 5 BC driver's license with access to personal vehicle for business purposes.
**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.
Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $28.74/Hr. - $28.74/Hr. / hour
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