Job Description

The Recreation Worker is responsible to plan and implement activity programs designed to optimize the social, mental, emotional and physical functions of residents, utilizing the facility and community resources. The Recreation Worker shall assess residents and actively contribute at team conferences and promote the quality of life of residents and also perform other related functions. The Recreation Worker demonstrates a commitment to the vision, mission and values of Actionmarguerite.

Service: Recreation
Starting Date: July 2, 2023
Shift and Hours of Work: 1.0 FTE - full-time - days/evenings, currently 08:00 - 16:15 / 12:15 - 20:30
Pay Scale: As per CUPE Collective Agreement
Specifications: Assignment and hours of work are subject to change at any time as per operational requirements.
Closing Date: May 23, 2023

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Recreation or completion of the Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults Certificate or equivalent;
• Valid Food Handling Certificate;
• Related experience in long term care and/or with disabled individuals; and
• Experience with the use of personal computers in a Windows environment.

Abilities and Skills:

• Ability to communicate in both official languages (French and English) is required;
• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the jobs;
• Ability to plan, organize and to work independently or as a team member;
• Demonstrated group facilitation skills;
• Must have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills;
• Ability to demonstrate a satisfactory employment record, including attendance; and
• Current Criminal Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector and Adult Abuse Registry check deemed satisfactory by the Employer.

Knowledge:

• Workplace Health and Safety and work practices; and
• W.H.M.I.S program.

This position is designated bilingual (French/English). All staff are hired for the facility. Employees may hold more than one position in different Actionmarguerite facilities, where the sum total of hours does not exceed 1.0 full-time equivalence.

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority