Activity Worker

2 weeks ago


Burnaby, Canada George Derby Care Society Full time

**Job Summary**:

- A member of the Therapeutic Programs team upholding George Derby Centre’s Vision, Mission, and established policies and procedures, committing to professional and facility codes of ethics and functions within the regulations, standards and guidelines governing residential care.
- Under the supervision of the Manager, Therapeutic Programs, carries out recreation/activity programs for residents; participates in the planning, organizing, developing and evaluation of recreation programs for residents; implements and adapts designed programs for group or individual resident participation.

**Job Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Carries out new and established resident recreation/activity programs as directed by performing such duties as: setting up and organizing furnishings and equipment; ensuring residents are gathered in a timely fashion for programs, instruct residents in related activities as required.
- Ensures established program objectives for the resident are met by performing activities such as: reviewing leisure assessments forms on all residents in conjunction with program description objectives; reporting observations to multidisciplinary team to aid in evaluation and care planning, and documenting observations on the care records and care plan as indicated.
- Actively promotes a culture of resident safety by adhering to established safety policies, standards and procedures including emergency procedures.
- Gathers residents together for programs, which can include portering to and from programs. Instructs residents in related activity techniques and orientates volunteers to assist in recreation programs as required.
- Supports Therapeutic Programs Manager in resident’s assessment upon admission and provides input by completing a leisure assessment form.
- Encourages residents to participate in daily programs and in the planning and implementation of their own programs. Assists residents with re-education in leisure activities and activities of daily living such as eating and grooming.
- Completes a daily statistics for programs conducted and other related paperwork and charting. Requests supplies and equipment as required and submits requests to the Manager for approval.
- Accompany residents on outings to community facilities and during social activities. Operates the Centre bus as required to transport residents to and from outings. Assists residents in embarking and disembarking.
- Performs a variety of routine inspection/maintenance duties on the Centre bus such as: cleaning interior and exterior following each outing, checking belts, lights and tires and maintaining fluid levels as required. Recommends vehicle and or equipment for repairs as required.
- Reports hazards, unusual occurrences, accidents and unsafe situations to immediate supervisor or designate.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

**Safety Responsibilities**:

- Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in the work environment.
- Reports all incidents and near misses. Reports are to be made in writing.
- Report all concerns related to resident behaviours; even if no incident/injury occurs. Reports are to be made in writing.
- Follow safe work procedures and act safely in the workplace at all times.
- Actively participate in all training provided to you for your safety.

**Qualifications**:
Education, Training and Experience
- Grade 12, completion of a recognized therapeutic recreation program plus two years' recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- First Aid / CPR Certification
- Food Safe
- Serving it Right

Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to deal with others effectively
- Ability to teach
- Ability to organize work
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
- Ability to operate related equipment

**Requirements**:

- Must be fully vaccinated by date of hire to be considered. An individual is considered fully vaccinated when they are at least seven days post-receipt of the second dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine.
- Valid clear criminal record check
- Negative TB test results conducted within the past 5 years


  • Activity Worker

    4 weeks ago


    Burnaby, Canada Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society Full time

    **STUDENT EMPLOYMENT 2023** **NIKKEI SENIORS HEALTH CARE & HOUSING SOCIETY** **Activity Worker** (8 weeks, 35 hours per week, starting June 26th, 2023, at $18/hr.) **Tasks & Responsibilities**: The Activity Worker will assist with and develop activities for seniors based on their abilities, interests, language, mobility and cognition. There are 3 focus...

  • Activity Worker

    3 weeks ago


    Burnaby, Canada The New Vista Society Full time

    **Position Overview** We are currently looking to fill a permanent Full-time position for an Activity Worker at New Vista Society located in Burnaby, BC. **Detailed Overview**: **Responsibilities**: - Responsible for the day-to-day planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents in collaboration with the Recreation...


  • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $ $29.83 / hour Come work with usFraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations,and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities....


  • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $ $29.83 / hour Why Fraser Health?Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations,and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities....


  • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $ $29.83 / hour Come work with usFraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities....


  • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $ $29.83 / hour Why Fraser Health?Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities....


  • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $ $28.74 / hour Why Fraser Health?:Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered...

  • Activity Worker

    4 weeks ago


    Burnaby, Canada The New Vista Society Full time

    **Position Overview** We are currently looking to fill a permanent Full-time position for an Activity Worker at New Vista Society located in Burnaby, BC. **Detailed Overview**: **Responsibilities**: - Responsible for the day-to-day planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents in collaboration with the Recreation...

  • Activity Worker

    3 weeks ago


    Burnaby, Canada The New Vista Society Full time

    **Job Summary**: Participates in planning, implementing and evaluating activity programs for clients/ residents. Encourages client/resident participation in individual and group recreational activities related to their assessed needs, ability and interests. Participates in client/resident personal care relative to the clients’/residents’ assessed needs...

  • Activity Worker Ii

    4 weeks ago


    Burnaby, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Why Fraser Health?: Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. Our team of 43,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is...

  • Activity Worker 2

    3 weeks ago


    Burnaby, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $28.74 - $28.74 / hour Why Fraser Health?: Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered...


  • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Detailed Overview Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Operations or designate, provides input into program activities and performs a variety of duties to assist with the social/recreational program in Residential Care Services such as group and individual activity programs and bus outings; operates a passenger transportation vehicle with a seating capacity of...


  • Burnaby, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $29.83 - $29.83 / hour Why Fraser Health?: Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations,and is home to six Métis Chartered...


  • Burnaby, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Why Fraser Health?: Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. Our team of 43,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is...


  • Burnaby, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $28.74 - $28.74 / hour Why Fraser Health?: Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered...


  • Burnaby, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $29.83 - $29.83 / hour Come work with us!Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered...


  • Burnaby, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time

    Salary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $29.83 - $29.83 / hour Come work with us!Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations,and is home to six Métis Chartered...

  • Warehouse Worker

    4 weeks ago


    Burnaby, Canada Randstad Canada Full time

    Are you seeking a rewarding job opportunity with a prestigious company specializing in international exports and imports? Look no further! Randstad Canada is excited to announce that we are currently hiring Warehouse Workers for our esteemed client located in Burnaby, BC. This short-term part-time assignment comes with the possibility of extension, making it...

  • Warehouse Worker

    4 weeks ago


    Burnaby, Canada Randstad Canada Remote Work Freelance Full time

    Are you seeking a rewarding part-time job opportunity with a prestigious company specializing in international exports and imports? Look no further! Randstad Canada is excited to announce that we are currently hiring Warehouse Workers for our esteemed client located in Burnaby, BC. This short-term part-time assignment comes with the possibility of extension,...

  • Warehouse Worker

    4 weeks ago


    Burnaby, Canada Randstad Canada Remote Work Freelance Full time

    Are you seeking a rewarding job opportunity with a prestigious company specializing in international exports and imports? Look no further! Randstad Canada is excited to announce that we are currently hiring Warehouse Workers for our esteemed client located in Burnaby, BC. This short-term part-time assignment comes with the possibility of extension, making it...