Recreation Therapist
12 hours ago
Job Summary:
The Recreation Worker, Uncertified will develop and provide recreation programs focused on promoting the health, wellness, and recovery (physical and mental) of clients. The successful candidate will work collaboratively and independently to provide services to clients in partnership with clients, families, and interdisciplinary team members in alignment with Prairie Mountain Health's vision, mission, and values.
Key Responsibilities:- Program Development: Plan, organize, and implement activity and recreation programs for clients and participants.
- Group Activities: Organize and implement group activities that promote physical and mental well-being.
- Instruction and Guidance: Provide instruction for selected tasks to develop knowledge and abilities.
- Communication: Communicate information with interdisciplinary team members regarding client progress and revise plans as required.
- Client-Centered Activities: Develop and implement creative activities for individuals and groups based on client interests, needs, and wishes.
- Partnerships: Engage with and work with external partners as appropriate for the development of activities and recreational events.
- Client Safety: Ensure activity and recreational events that clients participate in are client-focused and related to the physical and mental well-being of the client.
- Medical Restrictions: Ensure that diagnosed or medical restrictions are followed during the activity and recreation event.
- Calendar Development: Develop the monthly recreation/activity calendar.
- Resource Management: Estimate, obtain, and adapt space, equipment, and supplies necessary to conduct scheduled activities.
- Record Keeping: Complete appropriate records/documentation, including statistics as required.
- Reporting: Maintain activity program statistics and provide monthly reports.
- Supply Management: Ensure 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.
- Crisis Intervention: Assess the potential for crisis situations and intervene to de-escalate/defuse situations.
- Equipment Maintenance: Ensure equipment is used safely, stored appropriately, and maintained in good working order.
Requirements:
- 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 4 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 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 teams
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