Uncertified Recreation Facilitator

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Inc; Canada; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking a Recreation Facilitator for the Long Term Care unit at East Gate Lodge Personal Care Home. The role supports assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of recreation activities to improve residents' quality of life.

Evening shifts and part-time 0.31 FTE are involved, with emphasis on quality improvement and service excellence. Qualifications include Grade 12 and a Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults Certificate or

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults Certificate or recognized Activities/Recreation program
• Applicants with certificate will be given priority; non-certified considered if no certified applicants

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ needs and interests for recreation programs.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate activities to enhance quality of life for Residents.
• Work within a care team and maintain quality improvement standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-directed

Bilingual ability

Education

Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults Certificate

Activities/Recreation program certificate

Job description

City: Beausejour

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - East Gate Lodge Personal Care Home

Department / Unit: Long Term Care

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: MGEU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: To Be Determined - Indefinite

FTE: 0.31

Anticipated Shift: Evenings

Salary: As per collective agreement

Indefinite Term (subject to a minimum notice of 24 hours )

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Position Summary:

The Recreation Facilitator is a member of the health care team, working under the general direction of the Regional Recreation Program Manager while demonstrating a commitment to service excellence and continuous quality improvement and is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluating recreation programs designed to enhance the quality of life for Residents on both an individual and group basis. The Recreation Facilitator is flexible and able to function effectively in a dynamic and ever-changing health care environment. The position of Recreation Facilitator functions in a manner consistent with and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake- Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Completion of the Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults Certificate or a recognized
• Activities/Recreation program required.
• Applicants with certificate will be given priority. Non-Certified applicants may be considered if there are no certified applicants.
• Valid Food Handlers Certificate required. (Must be obtained within three (3) months of employment). Re-certification must be current and valid.
• Physical and mental health to meet work demands
• Demonstrates understanding of the role of the Recreation Facilitator
• Possesses good written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to continuing self-development and continuous quality improvement.
• Genuine interest in health care especially of the elderly and disabled.
• Ability to assess residents’ capabilities, limitations, and special needs
• Previous related experience working in the field of recreation required.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimum of supervision
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.