Activity Worker

Status : Temporary, Full-time

Salary Range : $30.29 - $31.29

Location : Various Locations, Vancouver, BC

Schedule : Sunday, 9am to 5pm Monday, 9am to 5pm Tuesday, 9am to 5pm Wednesday, 9am to 5pm Thursday, 9am to 5pm Friday, OFF Saturday, OFF

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the Activity Worker is responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating and participating in activities of daily living as required, and / or supervises staff.

Typical Job Duties

Develop, implement, evaluate and participate in activation, life skills, recreational and / or social activities designed to meet the needs of clients.

Provide residents with nursing assistant care.

Observe clients and their environments, and reports unsafe conditions and behavioral, physical, and / or cognitive changes.

Promote client participation in activities and provide feedback regarding the performance and progress of clients.

• May meet with other service providers to assess activity and client objectives and goals and liaise with residential care workers and families to promote client participation.
• Interview clients to establish eligibility or appropriateness for activity and refer clients to other programs / services and provide information regarding available resources.
• Complete and maintain related records and documentation such as statistics, progress reports, activity plans and client activity profiles.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A Diploma in Recreation Service Delivery or equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience in an applied Human / Social Service field and at least two years of working experience in a mental health setting including community work experience.
• Resident Care Attendant Certificate
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• A Ministry of Justice Criminal Records Clearance required if hired
• WHIMIS
• Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to do various arts and crafts, handicrafts and sports activities
• Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation principles
• Ability to develop, organize, coordinate, deliver and evaluate individual and group activities
• Ability to work with clients living with mental illness
• Ability to work effectively independently and in cooperation with others
• Effective time management, organizational skills and prioritization
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to observe, recognize, report and follow up on changes in clients.

Why Coast

• We believe in our people and recognize for hard work
• We operate client-centered care under the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation
• There is a variety of work within a particular position and within the organization
• We strive to be the best that we can be
• We hold Exemplary Status accreditation through Accreditation Canada
• We have won numerous awards for our innovative programming
• We care about our employees, and believe in living our values and culture throughout the organization

Employees of Coast must apply within seven days of the posting date with their internal account (Coast email address registered) to be considered as an internal applicant.

Current Coast employees who apply to this posting using external accounts or after the 7 day deadline will be considered as external candidates.

Seniority will not apply.

Coast Mental Health is committed to creating a culture of diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.

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