Activity Assistant

Close Date
Location
Eagle Ridge Manor (ERM) - Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
Eagle Ridge - LTC
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
No travel required
Shift Start Time/End Time
08:30-16:30
Days Off
As required
Vacancy Type
Casual
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$31.64 - $31.64
Paid FTE
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Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
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Planned Start Date
Oct. 26 2026
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Pending Return of Incumbent
No
CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)
Yes
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority(Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Under the general supervision of a senior position and in cooperation with the interdisciplinary team, the Activity Assistant assists with the provision of activation and socialization programs for residents/clients, and provides personal care assistance for resident/client participants as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 10 and completion of a recognized Activity Assistant Program, plus two (2) years of recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Class 4 driver's license (unrestricted). Registered with the BC Care Aide registry.
Skills And Abilities
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Deal with others effectively.
Physically carry out the duties of the position.
Teach.
Organize work.
Operate related equipment, such as a 11-25 passenger, lift equipped van.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1498.pdf
Additional information for applicants
Additional Clauses
Requisition CA
Facilities Subsector
Affiliation/Union
HEU

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