Activity Worker II - Fellburn Care Centre

Fraser Health • Burnaby, BC

7d • $32 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking to fill an opportunity for an Activity Worker II at Fellburn Care Centre located in Burnaby, BC. This is a Relief position available until September 2026, or until return of incumbent. Fellburn Care Centre, a long-term care facility in Burnaby, BC, offers health care, recreation, and spiritual support to residents from diverse backgrounds with complex needs. With 81 publicly subsidized beds, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our residents through continuous improvements in care, including advanced medical services like peripherally inserted central catheters, intravenous hydration, and tracheostomy care. Our multi-cultural staff is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care, fostering a sense of pride and community within our facility.

Requirements

• Grade 12, completion of recognized recreational courses plus two years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Successful completion of Food Safe Level 1.
• Valid class IV drivers license.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to teach.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Carries out established resident activity programs such as arts and crafts, sports, woodworking, cooking, gardening and exercises. Sets up and organizes furnishings and equipment for activity projects, teaches the techniques of related activities to residents, oversees the residents' activities and reports problems and/or changes to the Recreation Therapist.
• Arranges outings by contacting appropriate groups such as theatres, sports organizations, colleges, schools, community clubs and recreational centres. Obtains tickets and ensures accessiblity of venues. Carries out resident activity programs outside the facility, ensuring that residents have appropriate clothing and necessary equipment. Coordinates the movements of residents during the activity and teaches the techniques of related activities.
• Provides direction to volunteers during activity programs and demonstrates related techniques as required.
• Transports residents by operating the wheelchair van. Conducts pre-trip check of van, loads and secures wheelchairs, drives the van, arranges for gas fill-ups and reports problems as appropriate. Arranges for additional community transportation for events and outings such as shopping trips or other requested places.
• Prepares and maintains bulletin boards, flip charts and other material advertising the activities available to residents.
• Purchases the necessary supplies for activities in consultation with the Recreation Therapist. Maintains inventory of equipment, tools and material. Reports problems to the Recreation Therapist or Plant Services.
• Informs contracted housekeeping of monthly set up requirements, monitors same and records problems using reporting system and/or speaks to the Recreation Therapist or Manager.
• Maintains work areas in clean condition and stores all equipment and supplies appropriately.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up: Receive top-up during maternity leave.
• TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
• Additional employee discounts and perks available

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees