Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 11/12/2026 - 12/27/2027
Reason for Term: Maternity Leave
Union : MGEU
FTE: 0.70
Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Salary: As per collective agreement
The said term position is a result of a "MATERNITY/PARENTAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE" which may expire sooner than the date indicated, subject to a minimum two (2) weeks notice or one (1) pay period, whichever is longer.
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 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 Driver’s Licence
- Applicable to Fairview and Rideau PCH:
- - Province of Manitoba Class 4 Driver’s Licence
- Applicable to CGP Only:
- - Successful completion of Applied Suicide Intervention Training (ASIST)
- Successful completion of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Two (2) years recent relevant experience working directly with individuals with severe
- and persistent mental illness or seniors and/or frail cognitively impaired population
- Demonstrated evidence of Working with community agencies that promote independence and community integration
- 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
- 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.
Applicants already employed with Prairie Mountain Health may be considered for this position before other applicants.
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.