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.
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 setting
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
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 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.
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.
This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.
PMH has an Indigenous Human Resource Initiative and is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or within their application form.
We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.