Recreation Activity Worker

7 months ago

Vancouver, Canada Chown Adult Day Centre Full time

**Job Title**: Recreation Activity Worker

**Job Type**: Full Time

**Reports To**: Executive Director

**Wage**:$27.92 - $29.60

**Hours**:Monday to Friday, 8:30AM - 4:00PM

**Start Date**: As soon as possible

**Benefits**: Extended Health Care, Pension Plan

**Union**:Hospital Employees’ Union - Community Subsector Association

**Classification**:Activity Worker (81002) - Grid Level 21

**SCOPE AND LEVEL DEFINITION**

The Recreation Activity Worker implements and participates in activation, life skills, recreation and/or social activities designed to meet the needs of seniors in the community, providing demonstration as required. They also assist the Program Coordinator in the development, implementation and evaluation of engaging and meaningful recreational activities and exercise for seniors.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Implements and participates in activation life skills, recreation, and social activities designed to meet the needs of seniors, providing demonstrations as required. Adapts and modifies activities as needed.
- Participates in the development of activities by providing program input to the Program Coordinator.
- Assists seniors with activities of daily living as required, such as grooming and toileting. Encourages seniors to perform activities of daily living and to assist with housekeeping duties.
- Utilize the services of the students and volunteers by involving them in activities or instructing them where their assistance may be required while in program.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the storage and activity area.
- Assist with the serving of appropriate snacks, beverages and meals with the accepted safety standards for food services.
- Observes seniors and their environments, reports unsafe conditions and behavioral, physical, and cognitive changes. Promotes participation in activities and provides feedback regarding the performance and progress of seniors to nurse and care planning sessions.
- Assists in completion and maintains related records and documentation such as statistics, progress reports, activity plans, care plans and activity profiles.
- Accompany seniors on outings as required
- Assists in the preparation of the activity calendar and submits a suitable contribution to the monthly newsletter.
- Attend staff meetings, in-service sessions and staff development as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education, Training and Experience**
- Grade 12
- Completion of Recreation Therapy or Gerontology Diploma
- Certificates in CPR and First Aid
- Certificate for Food Safe
- Recent, related experience of one year
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

**Skills and Abilities**
- Ability to assist with the development, organization, coordination, delivery and evaluation of individual and group activities
- Knowledge of, and ability to do, various arts and crafts, handicrafts, and sports activities
- Knowledge of adult learning techniques
- Ability to organize and prioritize
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
- Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others

**COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS**
- Please note, from October 26th, 2021, onward, unless applicants have provided the employer proof of an approved or pending exemption request made in accordance with PHO Order, they may only work if they are fully vaccinated (seven days past dose 2 of vaccine). _

Pay: $27.92-$29.60 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-06-27

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