Location: George Derby Centre, Burnaby, BC
Salary: $31.64 per hour
Reporting to the Recreation Manager, the Activity Worker II carries out established resident activity programs designed to promote social engagement, physical well-being, cognitive stimulation, and quality of life for residents. Working within the mission, vision, and values of George Derby Centre, the Activity Worker II supports a resident-centered approach to recreation and leisure programming.
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Implements established activity programs for residents, including arts and crafts, sports, woodworking, cooking, gardening, exercise, music, games, and special events.
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Sets up and organizes furnishings, equipment, and supplies required for activity programs.
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Instructs residents in the techniques and safe use of materials and equipment associated with various activities.
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Encourages resident participation and provides support during individual and group activities.
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Observes resident participation and reports concerns, changes, or unusual occurrences to the Recreation Therapist or Recreation Manager.
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Assists with resident outings and activities outside the facility.
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Ensures residents have appropriate clothing, mobility aids, and necessary equipment for participation.
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Coordinates resident movement and safety during community-based activities.
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Provides instruction and support related to activity participation.
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Provides direction and guidance to volunteers participating in recreation programs.
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Demonstrates activity techniques and ensures volunteers understand program objectives and resident needs.
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Maintains recreation areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
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Ensures equipment and supplies are properly cleaned, stored, and maintained.
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Adheres to infection prevention and control practices, safety procedures, and organizational policies.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Grade 12 graduation.
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Completion of recognized recreation, activity worker, or related recreational courses.
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Two (2) years of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
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Successful completion of Food Safe Level 1.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, families, volunteers, and staff.
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Ability to teach and demonstrate recreational activities.
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Ability to organize and coordinate work effectively.
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Ability to operate related equipment and activity supplies.
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Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
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Works in a long-term care environment supporting residents with diverse physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.
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Rotating schedule to ensure recreation services are available seven days per week, including weekends and occasional statutory holidays as required.
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Frequent standing, walking, lifting, pushing wheelchairs, and assisting residents during activities and outings.
