Recreation Worker - Uncertified
- Melita, MB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Requisition ID: 415392
Position Number: 2MErecARWUC-02
Posting End Date: November 20, 2026
City: Melita
Employer: Prairie Mountain Health
Site: Prairie Mountain Health - Melita Health Centre (includes Personal Care Home)
Department / Unit: Activities
Job Stream: Non-Clinical
Union : MGEU
FTE: 0.90
Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Salary: As per collective agreement
POSTION 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:
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: 2MErecARWUC-02
Posting End Date: November 20, 2026
City: Melita
Employer: Prairie Mountain Health
Site: Prairie Mountain Health - Melita Health Centre (includes Personal Care Home)
Department / Unit: Activities
Job Stream: Non-Clinical
Union : MGEU
FTE: 0.90
Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Salary: As per collective agreement
POSTION 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
- 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
- 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, while adapting programs to their interests, needs, and medical restrictions. Coordinates with clients, families, interdisciplinary teams, and external partners; maintains calendars, records, supplies, equipment, and program statistics.
Requirements
Requires Grade 12 education, a current Level 1 Food Handler Training Certificate or willingness to obtain one within six months, a Manitoba Class 5 driver’s licence, and two years of recent relevant client-facing experience in a health care or recovery environment. Candidates should have experience working with older adults or people with physical or cognitive disabilities, Microsoft Office proficiency, and strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
Skills
- Recreation Program Planning
- Activity Coordination
- Client-Centered Care
- Group Facilitation
- Communication
- Organization
- Independent Work
- Problem Solving
- Decision-Making
- Flexibility
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Confidentiality
- Microsoft Office
- Crisis De-Escalation
- Equipment Safety
- Documentation
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Sports & Recreation
- Social Services
Keywords
- Recreation Programs
- Activity Programs
- Client-Centered Care
- Physical Well-Being
- Mental Well-Being
- Recovery
- Older Adults
- Physical Disabilities
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1
- Class 5 Driver's Licence
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Internet Applications
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Activity Calendar
- Program Statistics
- Client Documentation
- Crisis De-Escalation
- Confidentiality
- Equipment Safety
- Supply Inventory