Recreation Facilitator - Winnipeg, Canada - KILDONAN PERSONAL CARE CENTRE

Description

Reporting to the Recreation Manager, the Recreation Aide assists in
the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents.


Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Recreation Manager & Executive Director

Assists with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments, evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation and charting

Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events

Attends in-service education in order to keep informed of current trends in the
total care of the elderly

Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents'
interest in mind

Facilitating residents to scheduled and pre-arranged outings

Assisting with assessment of individual resident activity levels

Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities

Assisting with meal services as required

Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents) and uphold/promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and
integrity as set out in Revera's Code of Conduct

Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications - College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent is required;

• Previous experience working with seniors;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly; Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Purpose. Passion. People.
We are purpose driven. We are passionate. We are connected. We are truly out to live our best lives, as we come together to help others live theirs. Join our team today and build your career with us.

• Vaccines are a proven, safe and powerful weapon in our battle against COVID19. Now that vaccines are widely available and recognizing that many of our staff are already vaccinated, vaccination will be a condition of employment for new hires, except when impossible due to legitimate, established exceptions. The vaccine must be a twodose COVID19 vaccination series approved by Health Canada._ _This is one more important step to protect both our residents and staff as we continue to battle this deadly virus._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
Up to $20.59 per hour


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winnipeg, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person