Activity/Recreation Worker - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Morris; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health authority in Manitoba seeks a candidate for a Temporary position in Recreation at Red River Valley Lodge. The role requires a Grade 12 education, a Therapeutic Recreation certificate, and proficiency in both English and French. Ideal candidates will have experience working with older adults, respect for cultural diversity, and the ability to meet physical demands. A valid driver’s license and an insured vehicle are necessary due to travel requirements. Applicants are encouraged to identify as Indigenous if applicable.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years recent relevant experience preferred.
• Experience working with an older adult population.
• Demonstrated ability to meet physical and mental job demands.

Skills

Cultural diversity respect

Bilingual proficiency (English and French)

Confidentiality respect

Good attendance record

Education

Grade 12 education

Therapeutic Recreation/Activity Programming certificate

Completion of Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator courses

Tools

Valid Class 5 driver’s license

All-purpose insured vehicle

Job description

Department/Unit: Recreation - Long Term Care

Work Location: Red River Valley Lodge

City: Morris

Hiring Status: Temporary

FTE: 1.0

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date: As mutually agreed upon

Reason for Term: Indefinite Term

Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years recent relevant experience preferred.
• Experience working with an older adult population.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12 education required.
• Recognized Therapeutic Recreation/Activity Programming certificate or equivalent relevant education required.
• Minimally, completion of four courses of the “Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults” program (Red River College) or equivalent is required:
  • RECF-1045 Foundation to Therapeutic Recreation.
  • RECF-1046 TR Leisure Concepts.
  • RECF-1047 TR Cognitive Impairment.
  • RECF-1051 Documentation Skills.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is 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.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.