Activity/Recreation Worker - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); West Hawk Lake; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization in Manitoba seeks an Activity/Recreation Worker to enhance the quality of life for clients in various healthcare facilities. Candidates should have two years of experience with older adults, a Grade 12 education, and a Recreational Therapy certificate. The role requires proficiency in both official languages, a valid Class 5 driver's license, and the ability to meet physical job demands. Background checks are a must, promoting a safe and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience, preferably with older adults.
• Ability to meet physical and mental job demands.
• Requires criminal background check and driver's licenses.

Responsibilities

• Promote quality of life for clients in health care.
• Exercise initiative in work priorities and methods.
• Support organization mission and policies.

Skills

Culturally diverse respect

Proficiency in both official languages

Confidentiality respect

Good work attendance

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Valid Class 4 driver's license

Education

Grade 12 education

Therapeutic Recreation/Activity Programming certificate

Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults completion

Job description

Position Overview

The Activity/Recreation Worker promotes the overall quality of life for clients in health care facilities including hospitals, transitional care centres, and personal care homes. The incumbent exercises moderate initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, methods, and actions on unusual matters, while consistently supporting the mission, vision, values, and policies of Southern Health‑Santé Sud.

Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years of 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

• Certified Food Handler Certificate.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
• Proficiency in both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality in paper, electronic, and other formats.
• 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.
• Requires a valid Class 4 driver’s license (site dependent).

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.
• May be required to travel to other regional facilities as duty demands.

Background Checks

The successful candidate will be required to complete and maintain satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check. The candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Equity and Inclusion

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. Southern Health‑Santé Sud is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of its workforce and encourages Indigenous applicants to apply.