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Job Title: Activity Worker III Work Site: St. Marys Hospital Status: Temporary Full-Time - Temporary-With End Date Start date: NOV 30, 2009 to NOV 29, 2010 or until return of incumbent Salary:$22.96 per hourHours: 0900-1700Reference#: 030062 JOB SUMMARY: Within the context of a client/resident and family centred care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, position works effectively with multidisciplinary team members and the residents family and uses creativity to plan, develop and implement activity programs based on assessed needs and cognitive abilities of residents. Sets up a calendar of events/activities and demonstrates and teaches the techniques of related activities. Communicates with external agencies for information and program resources. Transports residents to and from events/activities, accompanies residents on outings, coordinates transportation and assists residents with practicing daily living skills. Reports relevant observations of resident progress and behaviours to Resident Care Coordinator/delegate and/or other healthcare staff. Provides direction to volunteers, organizes equipment and supplies for activities, maintains an established inventory of supplies and ensures a safe work environment.QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience Graduation from a recognized recreational program plus one (1) years recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid Class 4 Drivers License (unrestricted).Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to deal with others effectively.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.Ability to teach.Ability to supervise.Ability to organize work.Ability to operate related equipment.Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.Short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept in our database for future consideration.***Employees of VCH who apply to this posting using this site will be considered with other external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

ACTIVITY WORKER/DRIVER Job Type: Full Time Location: Vancouver, BC, CANADA; Job Category: Healthcare Support, Recreation, Driving Industry: Healthcare Number Of Positions: 1 Date Posted: Sep 16, 2009 Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is focused on three integrated components of health care: Acute, Community and Primary Health. VCH operates 102 health care centres in 17 municipalities, including BCs largest hospital and one of Canadas largest research institutes. Our specialties include Trauma, Neurosciences, Bone Marrow Transplants, Burns and Plastics, Solid Organ Transplant, Public/Community Health and Mental Health. Our talented, dedicated health care teams characterize the cultures and lifestyles of our coastal mountain communities and the city of Vancouver. Job Title: Activity Worker/Driver Work Site: Dogwood Lodge, Vancouver Status: Temporary Full-Time - Indefinite Start Date: As soon as possible Salary: $21.94 per hour Hours: 0900-1700 Reference#: 026412 JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a client/resident and family centred care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Activity Worker works under general supervision and in cooperation with multi-disciplinary team members to carry out established activity programs. Responsibilities include organizing activities, transporting clients/residents to and from excursions, accompanying clients/residents on outings and coordinating portering, demonstrating and teaching activity techniques, and assisting clients/residents with practicing daily living skills. Reports relevant observations of client/resident progress and behaviours to Therapist and/or other healthcare staff, provides direction to volunteers, organizes equipment and supplies for activities, ensures a safe work environment and maintains established inventory of supplies.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Grade 12, completion of recognized recreational courses plus two (2) years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid Class 4 drivers license (unrestricted).Knowledge & AbilitiesAbility to organize work.Ability to teach.Ability to deal with others effectively.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Ability to operate related equipment.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.Short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept in our database for future consideration.***Employees of VCH who apply to this posting using this site will be considered with other external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Nemours is seeking a Patient Transport to join our team in Delaware.

As one of the nation´s premier pediatric health care systems, Nemours provides world-class clinical care in four states -- Delaware, Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, DE, offers intensive and acute inpatient and outpatient services covering more than 30 pediatric specialties. Ranked as one of the nation´s 25 Best Children´s Hospitals by Parents magazine in 2009, we care for thousands of children in the Delaware Valley, across the country and around the world. Extending the world-class care of the duPont Hospital for Children, the Nemours Children´s Clinic provides convenient community-based physician services and collaborative partnerships with health and hospital systems across the Delaware Valley. Work schedule:  every third weekend 9:30am - 6:00pm.  One Holiday per year required.This position assures the safety of patients and staff during patient transports within the hospital and at discharge. This position also assures the availability of clean and maintained wagons/wheelchairs to patients and staff. To create, obtain and maintain tools necessary to enhance the function of the Patient Transport Department and the organization. Accepts and supports the mission, vision and values of the hospital/organization. 1. Transport of patients to and from ancillary services and all other transfers within the hospital. 2. Supports the Discharge Process for IP/PACU patients by asking questions to clarify if there is an understanding of discharge/prescription instructions, if there are any unanswered questions and is there any further assistance we can provide. 3.  Ensures par levels of clean and maintained wagons/wheelchairs to designated units, patients, their families and staff. 4. Provides dispatch support to the Command Center.5. Provides support to the Concierge Desk. 6. Supports the Kinfolk laptop program in the retrieval of IP loaner computers. JOB REQUIREMENTS: CPR Certification.Trained in bed to wheelchair/wheelchair to car transfers (body mechanics) .Wheelchair safety.Knowledge of the Command Center and dispatch.Ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds is required.Ability to push or pull 150 pounds is required.Nemours, an equal opportunity employer, is committed to focusing on the best-qualified applicants for our openings.

Brack Emergency Room Responsibilities 1. Transports patients to and from designated locations as directed. 2. Assists patients in getting on and off wheelchair and stretchers, using good body mechanics and proper safety procedures. 3. Delivers equipment, documents, and other materials to designated locations as directed. 4. Cleans and maintains wheelchairs, stretchers, and any equipment with which he/she works. 5. When not transporting or delivering, the Transportation Aide will assist in the department as directed. 6. Inspires confidence from patients, visitors, families, physicians and associates by performing and communicating in a highly professional manner at all times. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent is required. Preferred Qualifications Minimum 6 months of experience in a acute care setting. Skills Ability to read and write English is required. Physical Demands Very Heavy (requires lifting over 100 lbs, such as moving furniture) Balancing:............Frequently Bending:...............Frequently Carrying:...............Occasionally Climbing:.............Occasionally Crawling:..............Occasionally Crouching:............Frequently Fine Dexterity:.......Occasionally Foot Controls:.......Occasionally Handing:..............Frequently Hearing:...............Frequently Kneeling:.............Occasionally Lifting:..................Frequently Pushing Pulling:…Frequently Reaching:............Frequently Sitting:...................Occasionally Standing:..............Occasionally Talking:................Frequently Twisting:..............Occasionally Vision:..................Continuously Walking:...............Frequently Work Environment Exposure to blood borne pathogens is anticipated for all employees Supervision Received CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST, CONTROL BOARD Supervision Exercised N/A Physical Other Must be physically able to lift patients to and from wheelchairs and stretchers with minimal assistance. Other Functions 1.Performs other duties as assigned.