Recreation Worker, Certified

Prairie Mountain Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services organization in Pennsylvania seeks a Recreation Worker, Certified to develop and implement health-focused recreational programs. The ideal candidate has a Grade 12 education, relevant experience, and a therapeutic recreation certificate. This entry-level, full-time role involves planning activities and collaborating with clients and interdisciplinary teams to enhance client wellness and engagement.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience in a healthcare environment.
• Experience working with the elderly and disabled.
• Valid Province of Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities/recreational programs.
• Develop individualized plans based on client assessments.
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team about client’s progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Proficiency with Microsoft programs

Education

Grade 12 Education

Therapeutic recreation/activity programming certificate

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Position Summary

The recreation staff provide recreation programs focused on promoting the health and wellness (physical and mental) of the clients within the sites of Prairie Mountain Health. The recreation workers work collaboratively and independently to provide services to the clients in partnership with clients, families and interdisciplinary team members in alignment with PMH vision, mission and values.

Responsibilities

Overview

• Plans, organizes and implements activity & recreation programs for clients and participants.
• Utilizes the regional assessment tools for initial and ongoing assessment of clients.
• Develops and documents individualized plans based on assessments.
• Analyzes, interprets and documents results of assessments.
• Communicates information with interdisciplinary team members regarding client’s progress and revise care plan as required.
• Develops and implements creative activities for individuals and groups based on client interests, needs and wishes.
• Engages with and works with external partners as appropriate for the development of activities/recreational events.
• Ensures activity/recreational events that clients participate in are client focused related to the physical and mental wellbeing of the client.
• Ensures that diagnosed or medical restrictions are followed during the activity/recreation event.
• Participates in the development of the monthly recreation/activity calendar.
• Estimates, obtains and adapts space, equipment and supplies necessary to conduct scheduled activities.
• Attends and participates in the multi-disciplinary care conferences.
• Completes appropriate records/documentation including statistics as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Education (Manitoba Standards)
• Successful completion of a recognized therapeutic recreation/activity programming certificate
• Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willing to obtain within six (6) months
• Two (2) years recent relevant experience working directly with clients in a health care environment
• Experience working with the elderly, physically and/or cognitively disabled
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
• Ability to display independent judgment
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative
• Hospitals and Health Care