Uncertified Recreational Facilitator

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Inc; Lundar; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recreation Facilitator at Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority works within the Recreation department to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programs that improve residents' quality of life in Lundar Personal Care Home. The role requires flexibility in a changing health-care setting and alignment with the authority's mission and values.

Qualifications include Grade 12, a valid Food Handlers Certificate (within 3 months), and strong written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Valid Food Handlers Certificate required (within 3 months).
• Physically and mentally able to meet work demands.
• MSIP training provided if untrained in safe transfer principles.
• Experience in recreation for the elderly/disabled preferred.
• Bilingual ability is an asset; proficiency in both official languages may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' needs and plan recreation programs.
• Implement and evaluate activities to enhance quality of life for residents.
• Collaborate with health-care team and adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Maintain safety and complete required pre-employment security checks.

Skills

Good communication

Self-directed

Resident assessment

Multilingual asset

Education

Grade 12

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

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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

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 Authorityvalues 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.