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Activity Assistant

Island Health·Parksville, British Columbia

CA$31 - CA$31/hr·Casual·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 35 minutes ago
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About the role

Assist with activation and socialization programs for residents/clients. Provide personal care assistance for resident/client participants

Close Date Location Trillium Lodge (TLLTC) - Parksville, BC V9P 2G9 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Trillium Lodge Activities Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time As required Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $30.72 - $30.72 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date May. 4 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes

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.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses Requisition CA Facilities Subsector Affiliation/Union HEU

Requirements

Grade 10 education. Completion of recognized Activity Assistant Program. Two years of recent, related experience. Valid BC Class IV driver's license. Registered with BC Care Aide registry

  • Grade 10
  • Recognized Activity Assistant Program
  • Teaching
  • Effective communication
  • Physical ability to perform duties
  • Operating related equipment
  • Organizing work
  • Deal effectively with others

Posting details

Employment type
Casual
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
CA$31 - CA$31/hr
Location
Parksville, British Columbia
Posted
Aug 11, 2026
Application
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Island Health

Island Health is hiring in Parksville, British Columbia. This opening is listed as casual.

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Market context

Activity assistant roles remain steady in BC

In British Columbia, Activity Assistant roles are commonly tied to long-term care and community health settings, where demand is often steady because programs need consistent support for resident engagement and daily activities. These positions can be competitive because employers look for a recognized Activity Assistant Program, recent related experience, a valid BC Class 4 license, and Care Aide registry registration. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting, and confirm your credentials and driving eligibility before applying.

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