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Onsite Activity Aide
@ Island Health
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring an Onsite Activity Aide to deliver activation and socialization programs for patients within a hospital setting. The work involves planning and running recreational and handicraft activities under the general supervision of the Clinical Nurse Leader. Candidates need Grade 12, a recognized Activity Assistant Program or recreational courses, and two years of related experience.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with activation and socialization programs for hospital patients
- Organize and deliver recreational and handicraft activities
- Teach activities to patients
- Work under general supervision of the Clinical Nurse Leader
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 and recognized Activity Assistant Program or recreational courses
- Two years of recent related experience
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to deal effectively with others
- Physical ability to carry out duties
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | Activity Assistant, Recreation, Handicrafts |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,285 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient 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.
Reporting to the Manager or designate and under the general supervision of the Clinical Nurse Leader or designate, the Onsite Activity Aide assists with the provision of activation and socialization programs for patients within a hospital setting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 12 and completion of a recognized Activity Assistant Program or recognized recreational courses such as handicrafts, plus two (2) years of recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to teach.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD4504.pdfJournal
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