Recreation Worker, Certified

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Deloraine; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health seeks a recreation staff member to plan and run activity programs for clients in long-term care. You will assess clients, develop individualized plans, and work with a multidisciplinary team to promote physical and mental wellbeing.

You will implement creative activities, coordinate with external partners, and ensure confidentiality and cultural sensitivity in all interactions. A detailed monthly calendar and accurate documentation are required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Manitoba Standards are required.
• Therapeutic recreation/activity programming certificate is required.
• Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willingness to obtain within six months.
• Two years recent experience in a health-care environment with elderly or disabled.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and IT.
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills; ability to work independently.
• Respect for and promotion of a culturally diverse population and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and implement activity/recreation programs.
• Assess clients using regional tools and document individualized plans.
• Develop and document assessment-based plans and revise as needed.
• Communicate progress with interdisciplinary team and adjust care plans.
• Create creative activities aligned with client interests and needs.
• Engage with external partners to develop activities/events.
• Ensure events are client-focused and safe considering medical restrictions.
• Prepare monthly recreation/activity calendar.
• Arrange space, equipment, and supplies for scheduled activities.
• Attend multidisciplinary care conferences and complete required records.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent judgment

Cultural competency

Flexibility

Education

Grade 12 Education (Manitoba Standards)

Therapeutic recreation/activity programming certificate

Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1

Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

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Department / Unit: Long Term Care

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union : MGEU

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Salary: As per collective agreement

Position Summary:

The recreation staff provide recreation programs focused on promoting the health and wellness (physical and mental) of the clients within the sites of Prairie Mountain Health. The recreation workers work collaboratively and independently to provide services to the clients in partnership with clients, families and interdisciplinary team members in alignment with PMH vision, mission and values.

Qualifications:

Grade 12 Education (Manitoba Standards)

Successful completion of a recognized therapeutic recreation/activity programming certificate

Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willing to obtain within six (6) months

Two (2) years recent relevant experience working directly with clients in a health care environment

Experience working with the elderly, physically and/or cognitively disabled

Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License

Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology

Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently

Demonstrated communication skills

Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures

Ability to display independent judgment

Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population

Ability to respect and promote confidentiality

Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Overview:

Plans, organizes and implements activity & recreation programs for clients and participants.

Utilizes the regional assessment tools for initial and ongoing assessment of clients.

Develops and documents individualized plans based on assessments.

Analyzes, interprets and documents results of assessments.

Communicates information with interdisciplinary team members regarding client's progress and revise care plan as required.

Develops and implements creative activities for individuals and groups based on client interests, needs and wishes.

Engages with and work with external partners as appropriate for the development of activities/recreational events.

Ensures activity/recreational events that clients participate in are client focused related to the physical and mental wellbeing of the client.

Ensures that diagnosed or medical restrictions are followed during the activity/recreation event.

Participates in the development of the monthly recreation/activity calendar.

Estimates, obtains and adapts space, equipment and supplies necessary to conduct scheduled activities.

Attends and participates in the multi-disciplinary care conferences.

Completes appropriate records/documentation including statistics as required.

Other duties as assigned.

This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.

Upon being considered for employment, your signature or electronic submission of this application form is your authorization to complete said reference checks.

PMH has an Indigenous Human Resource Initiative and is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or within their application form.

We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.