Prairie Mountain Health · 5 months ago
Recreation Worker, Uncertified
Elkhorn, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expPrairie Mountain Health is focused on promoting health and wellness, and they are seeking a Recreation Worker to develop and provide recreation programs for clients. The role involves planning activities, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring client-focused recreational events that enhance physical and mental wellbeing.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
Prairie Mountain Health
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5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase