Recreation Worker, Uncertified

Prairie Mountain Health; Virden (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Recreation Worker to develop and implement recreation programs focused on promoting health and wellness for clients. This entry-level full-time position requires a Grade 12 education and experience working with the elderly or disabled. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential. The role involves organizing activities, maintaining records, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willing to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience in a healthcare or recovery environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and implements activity & recreation programs for clients.
• Develops and implements creative activities based on client interests.
• Maintains activity program statistics and provides monthly reports.

Skills

Experience working with the elderly

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 education

Job description

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Overview

The activity/recreation worker will develop and provide recreation programs focused on promoting the health, wellness, and recovery (physical and mental) of the clients. The activity/recreation worker will 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

• 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's 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 to develop activities/recreational events.
• Ensures activity/recreational events that clients participate in are client-focused and related to the physical and mental wellbeing of clients.
• Ensures that diagnosed or medical restrictions are followed during activity and recreation events.
• Develops the monthly recreation/activity calendar.
• Estimates, obtains and adapts space, equipment and supplies necessary to conduct scheduled activities.
• Completes appropriate records/documentation including statistics as required.
• Maintains activity program statistics and provides monthly reports.
• Maintains a sufficient inventory of supplies to meet program requirements by keeping records of supplies used and requisitioning replacements as needed.
• Assesses potential crisis situations and intervenes to de-escalate/defuse them.
• Ensures equipment is used safely, stored appropriately, and maintained in good working order.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education (MB Standards).
• Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willing to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience working with the elderly, physically and/or cognitively disabled.
• Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered.
• Two (2) years recent relevant experience working directly with clients in a health care or recovery environment.
• Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (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 problem solving and decision making skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis.
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
• Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care