Recreation Worker, Uncertified
- Brandon, MB, Canada
Full-time
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Requisition ID: 414743
Position Number: 1BHCmhcgpARWUC-01
Posting End Date: November 11, 2026
City: Brandon
Employer: Prairie Mountain Health
Site: Prairie Mountain Health - Brandon Regional Health Centre
Department / Unit: Centre for Geriatric Psychiatry (CGP)
Job Stream: Clinical Support
Union : MGEU
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Salary: As per collective agreement
POSITION SUMMARY:
The activity/recreation worker will develop and provide recreation programs focused on promoting the health, wellness, and recovery (physical and mental) of the clients. The activity/recreation worker will work collaboratively and independently to provide services to the clients in partnership with clients, families and interdisciplinary team members in alignment with PMH vision, mission and values.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Overview:
This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.
If you are an external applicant, please include three work related references with this application. They must be from persons who are not related to you, and who have direct knowledge of your past work performance.
Upon being considered for employment, your signature or electronic submission of this application form is your authorization to complete said reference checks.
PMH has an Indigenous Human Resource Initiative and is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or within their application form.
We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR ALL
Position Number: 1BHCmhcgpARWUC-01
Posting End Date: November 11, 2026
City: Brandon
Employer: Prairie Mountain Health
Site: Prairie Mountain Health - Brandon Regional Health Centre
Department / Unit: Centre for Geriatric Psychiatry (CGP)
Job Stream: Clinical Support
Union : MGEU
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Salary: As per collective agreement
POSITION SUMMARY:
The activity/recreation worker will develop and provide recreation programs focused on promoting the health, wellness, and recovery (physical and mental) of the clients. The activity/recreation worker will work collaboratively and independently to provide services to the clients in partnership with clients, families and interdisciplinary team members in alignment with PMH vision, mission and values.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Grade 12 education (MB Standards)
- Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willing to obtain within 6 months
- Experience working with the elderly, physically and/or cognitively disabled
- Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered
- Two (2) years recent relevant experience working directly with clients in a health care or recovery environment
- Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License
- Successful completion of Applied Suicide Intervention Training (ASIST)
- Successful completion of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Two (2) years recent relevant experience working directly with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness or seniors and/or frail cognitively impaired population
- Demonstrated evidence of working with community agencies that promote independence and community integration
- 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 problem solving and decision-making skills
- Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
- Demonstrated communication skills
- Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
- Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
- Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
- Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team
Overview:
- Plans, organizes and implements activity & recreation programs for clients and participants.
- Organizes and implements group activities.
- Provides instruction for selected tasks to develop knowledge and abilities.
- Communicates information with interdisciplinary team members regarding client’s progress and revise 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.
- Develops of the monthly recreation/activity calendar.
- Estimates, obtains and adapts space, equipment and supplies necessary to conduct
- scheduled activities.
- Completes appropriate records/documentation including statistics as required.
- Maintains activity program statistics and provides monthly reports.
- Ensures a sufficient inventory of supplies are available to meet the activity program requirements by maintaining records of supplies used, and requisitioning for replacements as needed.
- Assesses the potential for crisis situations and intervenes to de-escalate/defuse situations
- Ensures equipment is used safely, stored appropriately, and maintained in good working order
- Other duties as assigned.
This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.
If you are an external applicant, please include three work related references with this application. They must be from persons who are not related to you, and who have direct knowledge of your past work performance.
Upon being considered for employment, your signature or electronic submission of this application form is your authorization to complete said reference checks.
PMH has an Indigenous Human Resource Initiative and is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or within their application form.
We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR ALL
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Responsibilities
Plans and delivers individual and group recreation activities that support clients’ physical and mental well-being, tailoring programs to their interests, needs, wishes, and medical restrictions. Coordinates with clients, families, interdisciplinary teams, and community partners; maintains calendars, supplies, equipment, records, statistics, and monthly reports, and helps de-escalate crises.
Requirements
Requires Grade 12 education, two years of recent relevant experience working directly with clients in a health care or recovery environment, and a Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license; experience with seniors, people with disabilities, or people with severe and persistent mental illness is also specified. Candidates must have or be willing to obtain Food Handler Training Level 1 within six months, and must successfully complete ASIST and NVCI; strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, computer, and teamwork skills are required.
Skills
- Recreation Program Planning
- Activity Coordination
- Client-Centered Care
- Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Crisis De-Escalation
- Organization
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Microsoft Office
- Documentation
- Community Integration
- Confidentiality
- Cultural Awareness
- Equipment Safety
- Working with Seniors and People with Mental Illness
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Sports & Recreation
Keywords
- Recreation Worker
- Activity Programs
- Recreation Programs
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Health Care
- Recovery Environment
- Senior Care
- Mental Health
- Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
- Cognitive Impairment
- Physical Disabilities
- Food Handler Training Level 1
- Applied Suicide Intervention Training
- ASIST
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- NVCI
- Class 5 Driver's License
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Community Integration
- Crisis De-Escalation
- Client Confidentiality
- Activity Calendar
- Program Statistics
- Equipment Safety