Uncertified Recreation Facilitator

Interlake-Eastern RHA; Fisher; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking a Recreation Facilitator at Fisher Personal Care Home, working within the Regional Recreation Program to assess, plan, implement and evaluate activities that enhance residents' quality of life. This casual relief position requires a Grade 12 education and a valid Food Handlers Certificate (within 3 months).

Strong communication, self-direction, and a genuine interest in elderly and disabled care are essential, with experience in

Qualifications

• Grade 12 minimum education.
• Valid Food Handlers Certificate required (within 3 months).
• Ability to assess residents’ capabilities and needs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to ongoing self-development and quality improvement.
• Interest in health care for elderly and disabled residents.
• Experience in recreation preferred.
• Response to cultural diversity and bilingual considerations noted.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate recreation programs for residents.
• Collaborate with the Regional Recreation Program Manager and health care team.
• Adapt activities to residents’ abilities and needs and document outcomes.
• Maintain safety and infection control as per policy.
• Support program development and continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Self-directed work

Quality improvement

Interest in elderly/disabled care

Assess residents’ needs

Education

Grade 12

Job description

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health AuthorityOur Vision
We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.
Our Mission
We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.
Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other
Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

Closing Date: 10/27/2026

Facility / Site: Fisher Personal Care Home

Posting Type: Casual Relief

Position Type: Casual

Hours of Work: Days Evenings

Term Dates: -

FTE: 0

Union Group: MGEU Community Support

Wage / Salary: As per applicable collective agreement

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
• 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
• MSIP will be provided by the employer should employees be untrained in safe transfer principles
• 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 uponchange 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 Authorityvalues and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility a ccommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).

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.