Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $29.83 - $29.83 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
We are currently hiring for Casual Recreation Assistants to join our Long Term Care & Assisted Living team at Dr. Hogg/Weatherby Pavilions - Peace Arch Hospital located in White Rock, B.C.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to teach.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

• Carries out resident recreation/leisure programs such as arts and crafts, sports, music, woodworking, cooking, horticulture, pool programs, cultural events, and community outings; sets up and organizes furnishings and equipment for activity projects, teaches the techniques of related activities to residents; oversees resident activities and reports problems and/or changes to the Recreation Coordinator.
• Carries out resident recreation/leisure programs outside the facility; checks that residents have appropriate clothing and necessary equipment for the activity; confirms details of proposed activity with nursing/medical staff; coordinates the movement of residents during the activity and teaches the techniques of related activities.
• Provides direction to volunteers during activity programs and demonstrates related techniques and provides feedback as required.
• Prepares food items with residents by counting, weighing and/or measuring ingredients, mixing beverage and food items and assembling food items. Portions out and serves food and beverages.
• Maintains inventory of equipment, tools and materials and reports malfunctioning equipment and supply needs to the Recreation Coordinator.
• Organizes and maintains program activity areas.
• Provides input and feedback with respect to recreation/leisure activities at regular planning meetings, such as resident participation in activities.
• Drives residents to and from outings and accompanies residents. Operates passenger transportation vehicle.
• Performs other related duties as assigned