Recreation Facilitator

Requisition ID: 380378

City: Winnipeg

Site: Simkin Centre

Work Location:

Department / Unit: Recreation

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: CUPE

FTE: 1

Hiring Status: Temporary

Anticipated Shift: Evenings

Shift is 11:30 a.m. to 7:45 p.m., works every second weekend on day shift

Salary: $22.012, $22.672, $23.351, $24.053, $24.775

This is an indefinite Term Position

Welcome to our home! Above all else, that’s what The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is—a home. It’s a sparkling, 200-bed facility in south Winnipeg where people who can no longer live independently come to live their remaining years in dignity and with professional care, in a robust and friendly social environment steeped in Yiddishkeit.

The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is a not-for-profit, government-funded facility that honours Jewish values and traditions while welcoming seniors of all backgrounds.

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you are treated with respect and are part of a robust employee culture? We offer many employee benefits including an EAP program, HEPP Pension, HEB Health & Dental benefits, generous compensation, on site cafe with subsidized pricing and many staff recognition events.

Position Summary

The Therapeutic Recreation facilitator is directly responsible to the Manager, Resident Experience. S/he is responsible for assessment planning, implementing, conducting and evaluating programs for assigned residents in The Simkin Centre on both an individual and group basis. S/he performs all duties in accordance with established health and safety regulations/guidelines, policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Have completed the Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults Certificate from Red River Community College

SKILLS And EXPERIENCE

• Two years previous Therapeutic Recreation programming/facilitating experience in a long term care facility.
• Ability to work directly with older adults in the area of Therapeutic Recreation programs.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of the Therapeutic Recreation team.
• Possess good written and oral communication skills, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Physical and mental health required to meet the demands of the position.
• Ability to work co-operatively as a member of the resident care team.
  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to assess residents’ capabilities, limitations, and special needs.
• Ability to operate all equipment in the Therapeutic Recreation department.
• Knowledge of the traditions, customs, and religion in accordance with Judaism is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability in the implementation of programming for individuals with dementia.
• Experience with planning, creating and publishing social media on a variety of platforms.
  
  
  

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please submit resume on the WRHA career site or email to [email protected]