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Prairie Mountain Health · 3 months ago

Recreation Worker, Certified

Prairie Mountain Health is focused on promoting health and wellness through recreation programs. The Recreation Worker, Certified, will plan and implement activity and recreation programs, working collaboratively with clients and interdisciplinary teams to enhance the physical and mental wellbeing of clients.

Hospital & Health Care

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

Qualification

Therapeutic recreation certificateFood Handler Training CertificateElderly clientsMicrosoft programs proficiencyIndependent judgmentCultural diversity respectOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsFlexibilityConfidentiality respect

Required

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 environment
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

Company

Prairie Mountain Health

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Late Stage
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