Recreation Worker, Uncertified

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
- 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

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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**:
**Overview**:

- 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 and work 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.
- Develops of 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.
- Ensures a sufficient inventory of supplies are available to meet the activity program requirements by maintaining records of supplies used, and requisitioning for replacements as needed.
- Assesses the potential for crisis situations and intervenes to de-escalate/defuse situations
- Ensures equipment is used safely, stored appropriately, and maintained in good working order
- Other duties as assigned.

JOB INFORMATIONs

**Close Date**:
Sep 19, 2024 4:00 PM
**EFT**
0.65
**Employment Status**:
Part Time Term Start Date: To be Determined; End Date: 1st October 2025
**Anticipated Shift**
Days/Evenings
**Anticipated shift length**:
7.75 hour shifts
**Wage Rate**:
As per collective agreement
**Department**:
Activities
**Site**:
Tri-Lake Health Centre (includes Bayside Personal Care Home) (Killarney)
**Additional Sites**:
**Location / Home Base**:
Killarney
**HR Posting Number**:
TRSS244000
**Posting Date**:
Sep 12, 2024