Recreation Worker - Certified

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Brandon, FL

15h

About The Position

Prairie Mountain Health is hiring a certified Recreation Worker for a term position in the Recreation department at Fairview Home in Brandon. The role provides recreation programs that promote clients’ physical and mental health and wellness. Recreation Workers collaborate with clients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, while also working independently, in alignment with Prairie Mountain Health’s vision, mission, and values. The position is a 0.70 FTE maternity/parental leave term anticipated to run from November 12, 2026, to December 27, 2027. It may end earlier than the anticipated date, with at least two weeks’ notice or one pay period’s notice, whichever is longer. The schedule includes day and evening shifts, with 7.75 hours worked daily. Salary is as per the collective agreement. The role requires a criminal records check, including a vulnerable sector check, an Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate is responsible for any charges for these services. External applicants must provide three work-related references from unrelated people with direct knowledge of their past work performance.

Requirements

Grade 12 education meeting Manitoba standards.
Successful completion of a recognized therapeutic recreation or activity programming certificate.
Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1, or willingness to obtain it within six months.
Two years of recent relevant experience working directly with clients in a health care environment.
Experience working with elderly people and people with physical and/or cognitive disabilities.
Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
For Fairview and Rideau PCH: Manitoba Class 4 Driver’s Licence.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, internet applications, and other information technology.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently.
Demonstrated communication skills.
Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changes in techniques and procedures.
Ability to exercise 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.

Nice To Haves

For CGP only: Successful completion of Applied Suicide Intervention Training (ASIST).
For CGP only: Successful completion of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI).
For CGP only: Two years of recent relevant experience working directly with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, or seniors and/or a frail cognitively impaired population.
For CGP only: Demonstrated experience working with community agencies that promote independence and community integration.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and implement activity and recreation programs for clients and participants.
Use regional assessment tools for initial and ongoing client assessments.
Develop and document individualized plans based on assessments.
Analyze, interpret, and document assessment results.
Communicate information about clients’ progress to interdisciplinary team members and revise care plans as required.
Develop and implement creative individual and group activities based on clients’ interests, needs, and wishes.
Engage and work with external partners as appropriate to develop activities and recreational events.
Ensure activities and recreational events are client-focused and support clients’ physical and mental well-being.
Ensure diagnosed or medical restrictions are followed during activities and recreational events.
Participate in developing the monthly recreation and activity calendar.
Estimate, obtain, and adapt the space, equipment, and supplies needed for scheduled activities.
Attend and participate in multidisciplinary care conferences.
Complete required records and documentation, including statistics.
Perform other duties as assigned.