Activity Worker 2-Baillie House - Ridge Meadows Hospital

Are you someone who has a real passion for activity programs? Are you looking to showcase your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? If you've answered yes then keep reading.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your skills, knowledge and expertise as a dedicated Activity Worker at Baillie House - Ridge Meadows Hospital located in Maple Ridge , B.C.

 Located on the north side of the Fraser river with the Township of Langley across, Maple Ridge and Pitt meadows are nestled at the South end of the famous Garibaldi coast mountain ranges . The area boasts unique cultural roots and a vibrant city life with a stunning backdrop. An ideal place to call home for the outdoor enthusiast. Maple Ridge is easily accessible via Golden Ears bridge and major highways from neighboring cities a destination along the scenic highway 7 (Scenic Route 7).Just 45 minutes from Vancouver city centre Click here.

Build on your education & career experience as you:

• Carry out established activity programs to support the needs of clients.
• Organize leisure activities as outlined in the care plan.
• Support clients to acquire, develop & enhance recreational skills.

To join our team you have:

• Graduation from Grade 12
• Completion of recognized recreational courses with two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is acceptable.
• Completion of Food Safe level 1

Experience some of the benefits of working with us, including:

• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Comprehensive health benefits including extended health and dental 100% paid by us, that cover you and your whole family.
• Health and well-being resources, including an employee and family assistance program.
• Generous vacation time: eligible employees can earn up to four (4) weeks of vacation per year, with the possibility of accruing extra time based on there tenor with us.
• Access to exclusive staff discounts and perks with various partners including, a Transit Incentive Program
• A defined pension plan.

*Eligibility is based on employment status

Join our team at Fraser Health- where cared for people ,care for people.

Performs a variety of duties to assist with the social/recreational program in Long Term Care. These duties include group and individual activity programs including bus outings, maintaining related records and providing input into the program activities.

Education, Training & Experience

Grade 12, completion of recognized recreational courses plus two (2) years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Fellburn Care Centre - Food Safe Certification 1

Skills & Abilities

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

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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