Island Health·Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
Develop and implement activity programs for patients and residents.
Motivate patients and residents to improve and maintain functional abilities.
Assist with activities of daily living programs.
Lead crafts, entertainment, outings, and celebrations.
Work under the general supervision of the Unit Manager, Therapist, or designate
Close Date Location Lady Minto Hospital (LMH) - Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1T1 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) LMH Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time As Required Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $33.83 - $33.83 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Aug. 31 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
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority(Island Health), patient & staff 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. Under the general supervision of the Unit Manager, Therapist or designate, develops and implements an activity program and helps to motivate patients and residents to improve and maintain their functional abilities by assisting with activities of daily living programs, crafts, entertainment, outings, and celebrations in the hospital and other appropriate locations.
Graduation from a recognized recreational program plus one year of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid unrestricted Class 4 vehicle licence.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal effectively with others.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to supervise, organize work, and operate related equipment.
Criminal Record Check required
Market context
In British Columbia, Activity Aide roles support structured recreational programming and are competitive for candidates who combine recognized recreation training, recent related experience, clear communication, and an unrestricted Class 4 licence. Before applying, confirm your licence status and prepare examples of relevant programming or care-setting experience; the requirements and listed benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving research time.