Activity Worker Ii

Position Summary

Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Adult Day Service department.

Assists the LPN Supervisor in providing a balanced program of purposeful services and activities to meet client’s activation, life skills, recreational and social needs and to assist with activities of daily living as required.

Houston Health Centre prides itself on providing individualized, friendly service. The small family-like setting is a great place to work and provides many challenges and learning opportunities due to the variety of experiences available, including:

• Urgent care
• 4 Long-term care beds and 2 Respite beds
• Outpatient services
• Radiology
• Laboratory
• Public Health
• Community care
• Mental Health and Addictions
• Physiotherapy
• Child and Infant Development programs
• Women’s Health clinic
• Visiting Pediatric and Gynecology specialists

Houston is located in the Bulkley Valley of northwest British Columbia and offers friendly, small-town hospitality. It is one of the most affordable places to live in the province and is a progressive, family-oriented community. Known as the world’s Steelhead fishing capital, Houston hosts Canada’s largest fly rod. The main industries are forestry and tourism with a population of about 3,600 residents.

Education is offered at Northwest Community College and local schools.

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Three weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Loan Forgiveness Programs are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.

It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume.

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page.

• Long Term Care Aide certificate or a combination of training and experience augmented by sound knowledge of the problems faced with dealing with the elderly and persons who periodically suffer physical problems, and psychological or emotional disturbances; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• One year experience in a health care facility/agency related to care for the elderly.
• Valid BC Class 4 Driver’s License.

• Ability to assist with planned activities in a professional manner.
• Ability to work and interact with clients.
• Possesses tact in dealing with clients.
• Able to follow instructions and work effectively within an environment consisting of a variety of professional disciplines.
• Ability to work independently as well as under supervision.

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.