Uncertified Recreational Facilitator

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority; Lundar; On-site; CAD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Recreation Facilitator at Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority serves on the health care team at the Lundar Personal Care Home. Under the guidance of the Regional Recreation Program Manager, you plan, implement and evaluate recreation activities to improve residents' quality of life, both individually and in groups.

You must be flexible in a dynamic health-care setting, maintain a service-oriented mindset, complete pre-employment checks, and communicate effectively with residents,

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education is required.
• Valid Food Handlers Certificate within 3 months of employment.
• Ability to assess residents’ capabilities and needs.
• Commitment to ongoing development and quality improvement.
• Experience in recreation preferred.
• Proficiency in more than one language is an asset; bilingual positions require both languages.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate recreation programs for residents.
• Collaborate with the Regional Recreation Program Manager and care team.
• Deliver activities that enhance quality of life for individuals and groups.
• Maintain documentation and support safety and well-being of residents.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-directed

Assessment of residents

Quality improvement

Bilingual asset

Education

Grade 12

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

City: Lundar

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Lundar Personal Care Home

Department / Unit: Recreation

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: MGEU

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 09/02/2026 - 06/04/2027

FTE: 0.20

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends

Salary: As per collective agreement

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
• 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 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.