Recreation Worker, Uncertified

Prairie Mountain Health; Souris; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health is seeking an activity/recreation worker to develop and provide recreation programs focused on promoting the health, wellness, and recovery (physical and mental) of clients. The role involves collaboration with clients, families and an interdisciplinary team in line with PMH's vision, mission and values.

The position requires planning, organizing, and implementing activities, coordinating group events, and maintaining records while ensuring safety and confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education as per MB Standards.
• Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience working with elderly or cognitively/physically disabled individuals.
• Two years of recent relevant experience with clients in health care or recovery settings.
• Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs and IT applications.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Problem solving, decision making and flexibility to adapt procedures.
• Clear communication and confidentiality in handling client information.
• Commitment to working with diverse populations and collaborative teams.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and implements activity and recreation programs for clients.
• Organizes and leads group activities and provides instruction for tasks.
• Communicates client progress with the interdisciplinary team and adjusts plans.
• Develops creative activities based on client interests and needs.
• Engages with external partners to develop activities and events.
• Ensures client-focused events support physical and mental well-being.
• Adheres to diagnosed medical restrictions during activities.
• Develops monthly recreation/activity calendars.
• Manages space, equipment and supply logistics for scheduled activities.
• Maintains records and statistics and prepares monthly reports.
• Keeps inventory of supplies and reorders as needed.
• Monitors for crisis situations and intervenes to de-escalate as required.
• Ensures equipment safety and proper storage.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

Independence

Confidentiality

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Respect for diversity

Client interaction

Education

Grade 12 education

Food Handler Certificate Level 1

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Outlook

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

• Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willing to obtain within 6 months
• Experience working with the elderly, physically and/or cognitively disabled
• Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered
• Two (2) years recent relevant experience working directly with clients in a health care or recovery environment
• 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 problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education (MB Standards)
• Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willing to obtain within 6 months
• Experience working with the elderly, physically and/or cognitively disabled
• Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered
• Two (2) years recent relevant experience working directly with clients in a health care or recovery environment
• 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 problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

Position Summary

The activity/recreation worker will develop and provide recreation programs focused on promoting the health,wellness, and recovery (physical and mental) of the clients. The activity/recreation worker will 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.

Responsibilities

Overview:

• Plans, organizes and implements activity & recreation programs for clients and participants.
• Organizes and implements group activities.
• Provides instruction for selected tasks to develop knowledge and abilities.
• Communicates information with interdisciplinary team members regarding client’s progress and revise 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.
• Develops of the monthly recreation/activity calendar.
• Estimates, obtains and adapts space, equipment and supplies necessary to conduct scheduled activities.
• Completes appropriate records/documentation including statistics as required.
• Maintains activity program statistics and provides monthly reports.
• Ensures a sufficient inventory of supplies are available to meet the activity program requirements by maintaining records of supplies used, and requisitioning for replacements as needed.
• Assesses the potential for crisis situations and intervenes to de-escalate/defuse situations
• Ensures equipment is used safely, stored appropriately, and maintained in good working order
• Other duties as assigned.