Posted 3 months ago
Recreation Worker, Uncertified
@ Prairie Mountain Health
Rossburn, Manitoba
Overview
Prairie Mountain Health is hiring a part-time uncertified Recreation Worker to plan and deliver health, wellness and recovery programs for clients. The work covers group and individual activities, monthly calendars, documentation and supply management. Requirements include Grade 12, a Manitoba Class 5 licence and two years of recent health or recovery experience.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize and deliver recreation and activity programs for clients
- Lead group activities and provide instruction to clients
- Maintain activity statistics, documentation and monthly reports
- Manage activity supplies, equipment and space
- Intervene to de-escalate crisis situations
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 education (MB Standards)
- Two years recent experience working directly with clients in health care or recovery
- Manitoba Class 5 driver's licence
- Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or obtained within 6 months
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and internet applications
- Experience with elderly, physically or cognitively disabled clients
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Prairie Mountain Health
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Full company description
Whether you are starting out, or you are a seasoned professional, Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) has a variety of career opportunities to suit your unique goals and needs. Learn, grow and succeed with us at Prairie Mountain Health, the largest region in Western Manitoba! PMH employs over 7,500 employees who work together to improve the physical, mental, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals, families and communities in Western Manitoba.
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- Reported office locations
- Brandon, Manitoba, CA
- Brandon, CA
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Whether you are starting out, or you are a seasoned professional, Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) has a variety of career opportunities to suit your unique goals and needs. Learn, grow and succeed with us at Prairie Mountain Health, the largest region in Western Manitoba! PMH employs over 7,500 employees who work together to improve the physical, mental, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals, families…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Brandon, Manitoba |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 814 |
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QUALIFICATIONS
* 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
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.
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