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Activity Worker - Mobile ADC

@ Island Health

Victoria, British Columbia

Per diem1+ years experience
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Overview

Island Health is hiring a per diem Activity Worker for its Mobile Adult Day Centre program. The role assists clients with activities and with Activities of Daily Living, and involves driving to deliver and return program items between sites. The posting asks for a Rehabilitation Assistant Program, a valid Class 5 licence and CPR, First Aid and Food Safe certificates.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist clients in activities at the Mobile Adult Day Centre
  • Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living
  • Observe and recognize changes in clients
  • Drive to deliver and return ADC items between sites

Requirements summary:

  • Grade 12 plus a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program
  • One year of recent related experience
  • Valid Class 5 driver's licence (Class 4 preferred)
  • CPR, First Aid and Food Safe certificates

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Employer posting date
2026-04-30
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Experience1+ years
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingClient sites, Vehicle
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCPR, First Aid, Food Safe
Driver’s licencerequired
EducationHigh school (required)
Fields of studyRehabilitation Assistant

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Island Health

FieldValue
Company size10001+
Open jobs on Jobsy1,247
Job description

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.

Reporting to and under the supervision of the Program Coordinator - Mobile Adult Day Centre, and in conjunction with clients, staff, and volunteers, assists Mobile Adult Day Centre (ADC) program clients in activities and assists with Activities of Daily Living. Operates a motor vehicle to deliver and return ADC items from predetermined site to various destinations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12 plus completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program, plus one year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Certificates in CPR, First Aide, and Food Safe. Valid Class 5 driver's license required, valid Class 4 (unrestricted) drivers license preferred.

Skills And Abilities

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  • Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize.
  • Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
  • Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
  • Ability to instruct.
  • Knowledge of, and ability to do, various arts and crafts, handicrafts, and sports activities.
  • Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation principles.

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD103.pdf

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