Recreation Assistant - Long Term Care

Recreation Assistant – Long Term Care (Vancouver Coastal Health, Windermere Care Centre, Vancouver, BC)

Salary: CAD $30.96 per hour.

The Recreation Assistant will collaborate with the Recreation Therapist to deliver recreation programs for patients, clients, and residents.

• Work in a team-based environment to carry out recreation programs in consultation with the Recreation Therapist.
• Organize and oversee patients/clients/residents on outings; coordinate portering to and from activity; demonstrate recreation techniques; adapt activities to enable maximum independence as instructed; provide functional direction to volunteers მთავარი; evaluate and report progress; organize furnishings and equipment; maintain inventory.
• Operate a bus with up to 25 passengers as required by the program.

• Completion of a recognised Recreation Diploma Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Class 4 vehicle license (unrestricted) is an asset.

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Teaching ability.
• Organisational skills.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Equipment operation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others.

May be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. All new hires must provide vaccination recordsサイズ as part of onboarding.

• Comprehensive health benefits package (MSP, extended health, dental, municipal pension).
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports including counselling, critical incident, and other services.
• Award‑winning recognition programs for staff and volunteers.
• Exclusive discount offers for VCH staff and families.

We encourage applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples, racialised groups, people with disabilities, and all gender identities and sexual orientations.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Other
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care