JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Activity Worker selects, plans, implements, and evaluates a variety of activities, which assist in meeting the clients/residents social, recreational, intellectual, and physical needs, and works with and supports other team members, students, and registered volunteers assigned to the program. Activity Workers assist with the serving of meals and nourishments and assist residents with eating, including supporting those who need full assistance to eat.
Participation in interdisciplinary case reviews and electronic charting also required.
Collaborates with Manager of Volunteer Services and Innovative Activation to train, recruit, and monitor volunteers to support resident, client and outreach programs.

EDUCATION:

· Activity Worker Certificate OR
· A combination of education and work experience OR
· Graduation from a recognized Activation Certificate or Recreation & Leisure Program; OR,
· 3rd or 4th year university education in a relevant field; such as Recreation and Health; Kinesiology; Social Work; Child and Youth Studies; Mental Health; Education (preferred)
· Possession of a valid BC Class 4 Driver’s License; or willing to obtain a Class 4 Driver’s License preferred
· Serving it Right certificate
· Food Safe certificate

EXPERIENCE:

· Related experience working with geriatric clients in a day / community program, or care home setting required
· Related experience working with mental health / brain injury, or care home setting an asset
· Related experience training, recruiting, and monitoring volunteers required
· Knowledge of the therapeutic value of a particular activity
· Work within an interdisciplinary team

SKILLS / ABILITIES:

· Ability to manage workload and develop programs to meet the changing needs of clients and residents
· Ability to stimulate residents’ interests, assess results of the program and work effectively on an individual or small group basis
· Ability to exercise tact and good judgment
· Ability to work effectively and communicate both verbally and in writing with staff, volunteers, residents, family members and the general public
· Able to maintain confidentiality related to the clients, residents and families
· Capable of working efficiently, both independently and in collaboration with others
· Willing to obtain: Serving it Right certificate; Valid Food Safe certificate
· Knowledge of software applications, particularly word processing and e-mail
· Knowledge of electronic charting
· Successful applicants will be required to report their vaccination status

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