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Recreation Worker, Uncertified

Recreation Worker, Uncertified

Prairie Mountain HealthDauphin, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$26.93 hourly
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES : 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.