- 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 Licence
- Applicable to Fairview and Rideau PCH: o Province of Manitoba Class 4 Drivers Licence
- Applicable to CGP Only: o Successful completion of Applied Suicide Intervention Training (ASIST) o Successful completion of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) o Two (2) years recent relevant experience working directly with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness or seniors and/or frail cognitively impaired population o 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 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
The recreation staff provide recreation programs focused on promoting the health and wellness (physical and mental) of the clients within the sites of Prairie Mountain Health. The recreation workers 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Overview:
- 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.
Close Date:
Aug 28, 2026 4:00 PM
EFT
.70
Employment Status:
Part Time Term Start Date: 1st September 2026: End Date:27th December 2027
NOTE: The said term position is a result of a "MATERNITY/PARENTAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE" which may expire sooner than the date indicated, subject to a minimum two (2) weeks notice or one (1) pay period, whichever is longer.
Anticipated Shift
Days/Evenings
Anticipated shift length:
7.75 hour shifts
Wage Rate:
As per collective agreement
Department:
Long Term Care
Site:
Fairview Home (Brandon)
Additional Sites:
Location / Home Base:
Brandon
HR Posting Number:
FVSS263503
Posting Date:
Aug 21, 2026
