Recreation Facilitator

Requisition ID: 372471 

City: Winnipeg

Site: Simkin Centre

Work Location:

Department / Unit: Recreation 

Job Stream: Non-Clinical 

Union: CUPE

FTE: 1 

Hiring Status: Permanent 

Anticipated Shift: Evenings

Rotation: Evening Shift 11:30 am - 7:45 pm Every Second Weekend Shift 7:45 am - 3:45 pm 

Salary: $20.798, $21.423, $22.065, $22.726, $23.409, $24.112

Welcome to our home! Above all else, that’s what The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is—a home. It’s a sparkling, 200-bed facility in south Winnipeg where people who can no longer live independently come to live their remaining years in dignity and with professional care, in a robust and friendly social environment steeped in Yiddishkeit.

The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is a not-for-profit, government-funded facility that honours Jewish values and traditions while welcoming seniors of all backgrounds.

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you are treated with respect and are part of a robust employee culture?  We offer many employee benefits including an EAP program, HEPP Pension, HEB Health & Dental benefits, generous compensation, on site cafe with subsidized pricing and many staff recognition events. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Therapeutic Recreation facilitator is directly responsible to the Manager, Resident Experience.  S/he is responsible for assessment planning, implementing, conducting and evaluating programs for assigned residents in The Simkin Centre on both an individual and group basis. S/he performs all duties in accordance with established health and safety regulations/guidelines, policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS  

1.         Have completed the Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults Certificate from Red River Community College or

2.         Have a university degree in Recreation Studies, or its equivalent.

SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

1. Two years previous Therapeutic Recreation programming/facilitating experience in a long term care facility.
2. Ability to work directly with older adults in the area of Therapeutic Recreation programs.
3. Ability to work independently, as well as part of the Therapeutic Recreation team.
4. Possess good written and oral communication skills, interpersonal and organizational skills.
5. Physical and mental health required to meet the demands of the position.
6. Ability to work co-operatively as a member of the resident care team.

KNOWLEDGE

1.         Ability to assess residents’ capabilities, limitations, and special needs.

2.         Ability to operate all equipment in the Therapeutic Recreation department.

3.         Knowledge of the traditions, customs, and religion in accordance with Judaism is an asset.

4.         Demonstrated ability in the implementation of programming for individuals with dementia.

5.         Experience with planning, creating and publishing social media on a variety of platforms.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please submit resume on the WRHA career site or email to hr@simkincentre.ca