Wellness & Recreation Coordinator – Long-Term Care

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Birtle; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking an activity/recreation worker for the Long Term Care unit. You will develop and provide recreation programs focused on promoting the health, wellness, and recovery of clients, working with clients, families and the interdisciplinary team in alignment with PMH vision, mission and values.

Responsibilities include planning and delivering group activities, organizing schedules, documenting progress, and collaborating with external partners when

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education (MB Standards) is required.
• Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience working with the elderly or cognitively/physically disabled.
• Two years recent relevant experience in a health care or recovery setting.
• Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) and IT applications.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and communication skills; ability to work independently.
• Commitment to confidentiality and working with a culturally diverse population.

Responsibilities

• 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 progress and revise plan as required.
• Develops and implements creative activities for individuals and groups based on client interests, needs and wishes.
• Engages with external partners as appropriate for development of activities/recreational events.
• Ensures activities are client-focused and support physical and mental wellbeing.
• Follows diagnosed or medical restrictions during activities.
• Develops monthly recreation/activity calendar.
• Estimates, obtains and adapts space, equipment and supplies for activities.
• Completes records/documentation including statistics; maintains program statistics and reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Adaptability / flexibility

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Grade 12 education (MB Standards)

Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1

Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking an activity/recreation worker for the Long Term Care unit. You will develop and provide recreation programs focused on promoting the health, wellness, and recovery of clients, working with clients, families and the interdisciplinary team in alignment with PMH vision, mission and values.

Responsibilities include planning and delivering group activities, organizing schedules, documenting progress, and collaborating with external partners when