Job Description

Applicants are invited to apply for the following position available at our Personal Care Home serving 120 elders from the city and community of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Casual Recreation Facilitator position - effective immediately

Reporting to the Life Enrichment supervisor, the successful candidate will have the following responsibilities and qualifications:

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans, implements and evaluates both individual and group programs in order to meet the physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual needs of the Elders. Set up and clean program areas as necessary and transport Elders to and from programs. Ability to be creative and innovative - implementing new programs and modifying programs to suit Elder needs and capabilities Maintain program and Elder records according to department policy. Work cooperatively with other departments to meet Elder needs. Active participation in committees, interdisciplinary care reviews and meetings as required Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner and maintains work area in a clean, orderly and safe manner, adheres to infection control procedures and follows provincial WS&H guidelines/regulations. Attends in- service education when required. Adheres to "Standards of Employee Conduct" and Elder Bill of Rights in the Home. Required to pick up shifts as able
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QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of a degree or diploma in Recreational studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, or equivalent Previous experience in activities programming for the elderly is an asset Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Strong organizing, planning, prioritizing, time management and multi-tasking skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and complete tasks in a timely manner. MDS/computer skills Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Sector Check ( including Criminal Background Check, Child and Adult Abuse Check)

Time Type:

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Part time