Activities Worker

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Churchill; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a dedicated individual for a position in the Nursing Unit Churchill. This role involves providing care to the elderly, ensuring their privacy and confidentiality.

Applicants must possess at least a grade 12 education or equivalent, with a degree or certificate in recreational activities considered an asset. The position requires effective communication and the ability to work both independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Flexible and accommodating work conditions are offered for individuals with disabilities. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with the elderly or volunteer work with the elderly is desirable.
• Must have grade 12 or equivalent.
• A degree or certificate in recreational activities or physical education would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written

Ability to work independently as a member of a multidisciplinary team

Ability to exercise professional judgement, initiative and discretion

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Degree or certificate in recreational activities or physical education

Job description

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Department / Unit: Nursing Unit Churchill

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 06/05/2026

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.50

Annual Base Hours: 1950

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Experience

• Previous experience working with the elderly or volunteer work with the elderly is desirable.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Must have grade 12 or equivalent.
• A degree or certificate in recreational activities or physical education would be an asset.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
• Ability to work independently as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to exercise professional judgement, initiative and discretion.

Physical Requirements

• Possible heavy lifting at times.
• Possible posture and muscle problems.
• Possible contact with clients/patients with aggressive behaviour.
• Other demands as it pertains to position.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases.
• Extreme outside weather conditions.
• Competing priorities.
• High level of stress at times.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.