Posted 3 days ago
Recreation Worker
@ HealthCareersInSask.ca
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Overview
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is hiring a full-time temporary Recreation Worker at Saskatoon Convalescent Home, with a start date of December 1, 2026 and an expected end date of June 1, 2027. The role provides activities that support residents' mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and cultural well-being, on days, evenings and weekends at a pay band of $22.02 to $23.55 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Provide activities enhancing residents' mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and cultural well-being
- Work with residents with special needs
- Support holistic care of residents
- Work days, evenings and weekends on 8-hour shifts
Requirements summary:
- One year of health care experience
- Grade 12
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to work independently
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · oraclecloud
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | High school (required) |
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HealthCareersInSask.ca
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Position #: 184318
Expected Start Date: December 01, 2026
Union: SEIU
Facility: Saskatoon Convalescent Home
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: SCHOME-RECREATION
Type: Full-time temporary
Expected Up to Date: June 01, 2027
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Standard Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 10 $22.020 to $23.550 (3 step range)
Travel Required: No
Job Description: Provides activities to enhance the holistic care of clients / patients/ residents quality of life (mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and cultural).
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- One (1) year experience in health care
Education
- Grade 12
Competencies
- Communication skills
- Basic - Computer skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work with special needs clients/patients/residents
Other Information
- Official Description at: //www.working-for-health.ca/supportjobevaluation
- Valid driver's license, where required
Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.
We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.
Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.Journal
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