Activity Worker 2

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 Communities.

Our team of nearly 45,000 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. Learn more.

We are currently looking to fill a** Casual** opportunity for an **Activity Worker 2** at **Fellburn Care Centre** located in **Burnaby, BC**.

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Joining the Fraser Health team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Effective October 26, 2021 all staff for all positions across health care in British Columbia are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (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 there are no exceptions.

Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

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Detailed Overview: Performs a variety of duties to assist with the social/recreational program in Long Term Care. These duties include group and individual activity programs including bus outings, maintaining related records and providing input into the program activities. Responsibilities:

- Under the direction of the Recreation Therapist, plans, prepares and carries out individual and group activities, such as table games, current events, sports activities, music, special events and community outings.
- Provides input and feedback with respect to program activities at regular planning meetings, such as resident participation during activities.
- Accompanies residents on community outings.
- Participates in team conferences, staff meetings, in-service education and provides input to resident care conferences.
- Organizes materials required for programs and advises the Recreation Therapist of supply needs.
- Accesses resident comfort funds for outings and shopping and completes documentation relating to use of resident monies.
- Provides direction to volunteers during activity programs and demonstrates related techniques as required.
- Organizes and maintains program activity areas.
- 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.

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