Recreation Worker

Copyright Ventura • Portage, MI

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Activity/Recreation Worker promotes the overall quality of life for clients in health care facilities (hospitals, transitional care centers and personal care homes). The incumbent exercises a moderate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Requirements

• Grade 12 education required.
• Recognized Therapeutic Recreation/Activity Programming certificate or equivalent relevant education required.
• Minimally, completion of four courses of the “Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults” program (Red River College) or equivalent is required: RECF-1045 Foundation to Therapeutic Recreation. RECF-1046 TR Leisure Concepts. RECF-1047 TR Cognitive Impairment. RECF-1051 Documentation Skills.
• Certified Food Handler Certificate.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.
• Requires a valid Class 4 driver’s license (site dependent).
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.
• Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two (2) years recent relevant experience preferred.
• Experience working with an older adult population.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the overall quality of life for clients in health care facilities.
• Exercises a moderate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters.
• Functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

Benefits

• Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED