Job Description

Within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Care/Activity Aide is responsible for providing assistance to clients with personal care and carrying out established recreation programs. In collaboration with the team, provides input to the development and evaluation of the therapeutic leisure and recreation program to meet specific client needs. Implements and participates in established activities of the therapeutic leisure and recreation program. QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Grade 12. Graduation from a recognized Home Support Worker/Resident Care Aide program. Successful completion of an Activity Assistant Program from a recognized college, one year recent experience working with a physically and/or mentally frail adult population including recent experience working as resident care aide/home support worker with personal care or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current First Aid and CPR certificates. Valid Class V Driver’s License. Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAbility to work in a flexible and collaborative manner with the team. Ability to demonstrate respect for the rights, confidentiality, dignity and self-esteem of those who are elderly, physically disabled or cognitively impaired.Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.Ability to organize and prioritize workload.Ability to follow instructions and to work independently.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

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At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.