Activity Worker II
Activity Worker II
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Job Description
Who We Are
For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
Casual on-call position
Position Purpose Summary:
- Carries out resident activity programs such as arts and crafts sports music woodworking cooking gardening exercises dinner parties and outside bus trips. Sets up and organizes equipment for all activity projects and calendar of events. Teaches the techniques of related activities to patients/residents oversee resident activity programs and reports problems and/or changes to the Recreation Coordinator and/or Director of Care.
- Carries out resident activity programs outside the facility. Ensures that the resident has appropriate clothing and the necessary equipment for the activity including medications confirms the details of the proposed activity with the Nursing Team Leaders RN/RPN and/or LPN and/or Clinical Care Coordinator coordinates the movement of residents during these activities and teaches the residents in their understanding of the activity.
- Provides direction to volunteers in their understanding of related techniques during activity programs.
- Maintains inventory of equipment tools and materials and reports malfunctioning supplies to the appropriate personnel.
- Provides input for resident care plans and feedback at care conferences.
- Transports one or more passengers by operating vehicles such as vans and/or buses with seating capacities of between 11 and 25 passengers including the driver.
- Performs a variety of routine inspection/maintenance duties on vehicles and equipment such as securing load cleaning checking belts lights and tires and maintaining fluid levels; recommends vehicle and/or equipment repairs as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education Training and Experience:
- Completion of Grade 12.
- Completion of recognized Recreational courses such as Handi crafts plus two yearsrecent related experience or an equivalent combination of education training andexperience.
- A valid class 4 vehicle license unrestricted.
- Food Safe Level 1 Emergency First Aid and CPR
Required Skills/Knowledge:
Must be able to speak and write English competently and to understand written and oral instructions.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Ability to organize work and implement a plan of care.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Physical: Physical ability to carry out all the duties require of an Activity Aide ( example pushing carts setting up equipment like bowling or bingo etc.).
Preferred Skills / Capabilities:
Successful candidates prior to hiring may be required to provide:
Background check consent.
A clear vulnerable sector screening.
Violence Prevention 8 modules on Learning Hub
Three professional references
Completion of our online Praesidium Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $29.83 to $29.83 with a maximum of $29.83.Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
Employment Type
Part-Time
