Recreation Assistant

Position Details

• Organization / Community Name: Vancouver Coastal Health
• Organization Website: Visit Website
• BCTRA Job Class: Recreation Therapy Assistant
• Employment Type: Part-time Temporary
• Job Location: Adanac Park Lodge, Vancouver
• Hours Per Week: 23.63
• FTE: 0.63
• Compensation: Hourly – $32.84/Hr.
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-31

All postings will expire after 30 days or at the application deadline, whichever comes first.

Job Overview

Come work as a Recreation Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at Adanac Park Lodge in Vancouver, B.C. You'll work in a team based environment to carry out recreation programs in consultation with the Recreation Therapist

Key Responsibilities / Duties

Within the context of a dynamic patient/client/resident service culture, and in accordance with the established mission, vision, values and objectives of the organization, works in a team based environment to carry out recreation programs in consultation with the Recreation Therapist. Duties include organizing and overseeing patients/clients/residents on outings, coordinating the portering of patients/clients/residents to and from the activity, demonstrating techniques of recreation activities, carrying out prescribed adaptations to recreation activities to enable patients/clients/residents to maintain maximum potential for independence as per the instruction of the Recreation Therapist, providing functional direction to volunteers, evaluating and reporting relevant observations of patient’s/client’s/resident's progress/participation to the Recreation Therapist or interdisciplinary team, organizing furnishings and equipment for designated activities, and maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies. May operate a bus with a passenger seating capacity of up to 25 passengers (including the driver) to transport patients/clients/residents to and from community participation activities as required by site/program.

Qualifications / Experience

Completion of a recognized Recreation Diploma Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid Class 4 vehicle license (unrestricted) may be required.