- Schedules programs and activities to meet clients’ needs as well as assists clients with activities of daily living as required.
Schedules common and recurring programs and activities.
- Oversees the participation of clients during activities.
- Assesses clients’ abilities and promotes client participation in activities which meet their needs in recreational and social areas.
- Sets up the daily bus routes, acts as the attendant during all bus trips and supervises the boarding and departing of the clients in a safe and orderly manner.
- Assists clients with activities of daily living, such as toileting and feeding.
- Sets up furnishings and equipment for activities.
- Sets up lunch tables as needed. Assists in serving of client meals and feeding clients as needed.
- Assists Nurse Administrator with orientation, supervision and scheduling of volunteers.
- Completes and maintains related records and documentation as required by the Nurse Administrator.
- Observes and reports any changes in client’s functional and cognitive behavior to the Nurse Administrator.
- Transports clients to and from Adult Care Society by operating a motor vehicle with a seating capacity of 11 to 25, which is modified to accommodate wheelchairs. (if applicable)
- Responsible to bring to the Nurse Administrator’s attention when the vehicle requires servicing.
- Responsible for maintaining a proper level of First Aid Kit and other emergency equipment on board the bus.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
Completion of the Provincial Continuing Care Certificate, or equivalent course. Activity Assistant Education Card or Equivalent Course
Possess and maintain a valid CPR Certificate, Level C
A good understanding of physical, mental, and other chronic health challenges.
A valid BC Driver’s License
Physically able to perform the duties of the job.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $27.92 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Campbell River, BC V9W 1S2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
