Job Description

GENERAL

Description:

Recreation Worker, Uncertified

Competition #:

OB LTC 575/25

Posting Date:

03/11/2025

Status:

Active

Type:

External

DESCRIPTION

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Our Vision

We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.

Our Mission

We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.

Our Values

Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

Uncertified

Recreation Facilitator

KP Recreation Wkr (NC)_01

Closing Date:

03/18/2025

Facility / Site:

Oakbank PCH Kin Place

Posting Type:

Mat-Pat LOA (subject to a minimum notice of 2 weeks or 1 pay period, whichever is longer)

Position Type:

Part-Time

Hours of Work:

Days Evenings

Term Dates:

03/18/2025 - 04/10/2026

FTE:

0.4

Union Group:

MGEU Community Support

Wage / Salary:

As per applicable collective agreement

Position Summary:

The Recreation Facilitator is a member of the health care team, working under the general direction of the Regional Recreation Program Manager while demonstrating a commitment to service excellence and continuous quality improvement and is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluating recreation programs designed to enhance the quality of life for Residents on both an individual and group basis. The Recreation Facilitator is flexible and able to function effectively in a dynamic and ever-changing health care environment. The position of Recreation Facilitator functions in a manner consistent with and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake- Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

Grade 12 Valid Food Handlers Certificate required. (Must be obtained within three (3) months of employment). Re-certification must be current and valid. Physical and mental health to meet work demands MSIP will be provided by the employer should employees be untrained in safe transfer principles Demonstrates understanding of the role of the Recreation Facilitator Possesses good written and oral communication skills Commitment to continuing self-development and continuous quality improvement Genuine interest in health care especially of the elderly and disabled Ability to assess residents' capabilities, limitations, and special needs Previous related experience working in the field of recreation required Self-directed and able to work with minimum of supervision Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions. Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check. Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.


Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.


The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.


All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).


The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Metis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.