Recreation Facilitator

Position Overview

Directly accountable to the Support Service Manager, the Recreation Facilitator provides recreation services to specific group of residents to promote health and personal growth through leisure and recreation experiences, which contribute to the maintenance of physical, social, and emotional and mental well-being. The Recreation Facilitator will provide leisure activities to enhance and promote life-long recreation/guidelines, policies and procedures (e.g., Utilizing personal, protective equipment as per safe work procedures). Notifies their Manager or their designate (i.e., supervisors) of all occurrences, injuries, illnesses or safety and health concern which are likely to harm themselves, their co-workers or any others who enter the premises.

Experience

• 1-2 years recent experience working with individuals/groups in a health care environment.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12 equivalent and Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults certificate; or a diploma or undergraduate degree in Recreation determined to be equivalent by Therapeutic Recreation Manitoba (providing TRM prepared to set up a process to accept this role).

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Membership in Therapeutic Recreation Manitoba and certification with the Therapeutic Recreation Certification Council preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy, First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention as required by the program/site.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrates knowledge and support of: the vision, values, goals and objectives of the WRHA and River Park Gardens; Mission Statement, Residents Bill of Rights and Code of Conduct; PHIA, Protection of Persons in Care Act, WHMIS, Principles of Routine Practices (Universal Precautions) and other legislated acts; knowledge of current trends and practices in recreation and leisure services for frail elderly; knowledge of community recreation facilities and services. A knowledge of PIECES is an asset.
• Ability to communicate effectively - verbally, person to person, by telephone and in writing; to assume responsibility for transporting residents; to assist and train volunteers while they are involved in recreation services.
• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with other disciplines and demonstrate professional judgment and initiative.
• Must have personal maturity and the ability to accept responsibility for actions and decisions.
• Must demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, creativity, sound judgment and problem-solving skills in all areas of practice.
• Ability to organize and complete assignments with a minimum of supervision.
• Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of health care knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently.
• Computer literacy as appropriate to the setting.

Physical Requirements

• My encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• May be occasionally required to work extended hours.
• May be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends.