Posted 3 days ago
Activity Assistant
@ Island Health
Cumberland, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Activity Assistant to run activation and socialization programs for clients and provide personal care assistance as needed. The work involves teaching, organizing activities, and driving a lift-equipped passenger van. Candidates need Grade 12, a recognized activation assistant program, two years of related experience, a valid BC Class 4 licence, and BC Care Aide registry registration.
Responsibilities:
- Provide activation and socialization programs for clients
- Provide personal care assistance as required
- Operate a lift-equipped passenger van
- Work under the general supervision of the Manager or designate
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 and a recognized activation assistant program
- Two years of recent related experience
- Valid BC Class 4 driver's licence (unrestricted)
- Registered with the BC Care Aide registry
- Ability to teach and organize work
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Care home, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,254 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority(Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Under the general supervision of the Manager or designate, the Activity Assistant assists with the provision of activation and socialization programs for clients, and provides personal care assistance for client participants as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 12, completion of a recognized Activation Assistant program, plus two (2) years of recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Class 4 driver's license (unrestricted). Registered with the BC Care Aide registry.
Skills And Abilities
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Deal with others effectively.
- Physically carry out the duties of the position.
- Teach.
- Organize work.
- Operate related equipment, such as a 11-25 passenger, lift equipped van.
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