Recreation Assistant

Location: Sechelt

Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $32.84/Hr.

- CAD $32.84/Hr.

Job Summary
Come work as a Recreation Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in Sechelt, BC!  Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Recreation Assistant to join the Adult Daycare team at Shorncliffe Village Care Home in Sechelt, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Recreation Assistant with VCH you will:

Work in a team based environment to carry out recreation programs in consultation with the Recreation Therapist.

Support your team by:

organizing and overseeing patients/clients/residents on outings

coordinating the portering of patients/clients/residents to and from the activity

demonstrating techniques of recreation activities

carrying out prescribed adaptations to recreation activities to enable patients/clients/residents to maintain maximum potential for independence

providing functional direction to volunteers

evaluating and reporting relevant observations of patients/clients/residents progress/participation to the Recreation Therapist or interdisciplinary team

organizing furnishings and equipment for designated activities

and maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies

May operate a bus with a passenger seating capacity of up to 25 passengers (including the driver) to transport patients/clients/residents to and from community participation activities as required by site/program.

ABOUT SECHELT, BC

Sechelt is located on the traditional territories of the shíshálh (Sechelt) Nation and is approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver. It is accessible from the mainland by a 40‑minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, followed by a 25‑minute drive along Highway 101, also known as the Sunshine Coast Highway. This charming seaside community is known for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor activities including sightseeing, boating, diving, camping, and mountain biking.

There are also several municipal parks, plenty of eateries, locally owned shops, boutiques and galleries, and a golf course. Imagine a lifestyle where you are only a short walk or bike ride to work, you go home for lunch and you are home again in time for an activity or go for a hike and watch the sunset - all before dinner.

That is what Sechelt has to offer you.

Qualifications
Education & Experience

Completion of a recognized Recreation Diploma Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Valid Class 4 vehicle license (unrestricted) may be required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to teach.

Ability to organize work.

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Ability to operate related equipment.

Ability to deal with others effectively.

Closing Statement
The hours of work, including days off and work area, may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly‑funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections.

Collecting these records will allow for offering any missing vaccines and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan

Grow your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities

Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families

Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

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