Activity Assistant - Relocate To Vancouver Island

Build meaningful relationships with residents, families and coworkers. Join the Island Health Long-Term Care team as an Activity Assistant.

In this role you will assist with the provision of activation and socialization programs for residents/clients in our Long-Term Care homes, and provide personal care assistance for resident/client participants as required.

We have full-time and part-time positions available across the Vancouver Island region.

When you join Island Health, you will have access to:

• New, innovative schedules.
• Dynamic and collaborative teams and support.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Paid time off and paid sick days.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Activity Assistant Program.
• Two years of recent, related experience (or equivalent).
• Valid BC Class 4 driver's license (unrestricted).

Benefits

Island Health offers an employer-paid benefits package including dental and prescription coverage, Municipal Pension Plan, long-term disability and extensive extended health plan, plus paid time off.

Learn more and apply today.

About Island Health

Island Health provides health and care services to more than 885,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands in the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Strait, and mainland communities north of Powell River. With more than 30,000 health care professionals, including more than 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners midwives and dentists that make up our Medical Staff – as well as 1,000 volunteers, and the dedicated support of 12 foundations and 19 active auxiliaries, Island Health delivers a broad range of health services, including: public health services, primary health care, home and community care, mental health and substance use services, acute care in hospitals, and much more across a huge and geographically diverse region.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: From $28.74 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Licence/Certification:

• Completion of an Activity Assistant Program (required)
• BC driver's licence (Class 4) (preferred)

Work Location: In person