Posted 15 days ago
Activity Assistant
@ Island Health
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Activity Assistant to deliver activation and socialization programs for residents and clients and to provide personal care assistance as needed. The role works within an interdisciplinary team under general supervision of a senior position. Candidates need a recognised Activity Assistant program, two years of related experience, a valid BC Class IV licence and BC Care Aide registry registration.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with activation and socialization programs for residents and clients
- Provide personal care assistance to participants as required
- Work cooperatively with the interdisciplinary team
- Support quality and safety in all aspects of the role
Requirements summary:
- Grade 10 and recognised Activity Assistant program
- Two years of recent related experience
- Valid unrestricted BC Class IV driver's licence
- Registered with the BC Care Aide registry
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | Activity Assistant |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,257 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Under the general supervision of a senior position and in cooperation with the interdisciplinary team, the Activity Assistant assists with the provision of activation and socialization programs for residents/clients, and providing personal care assistance for resident/client participants as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 10 and completion of a recognised Activity Assistant Program, plus two (2) years of recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Class IV 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.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1338.pdfJournal
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