Recreation Worker, Uncertified

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Administrative

• Hospitals and Health Care