Recreation Worker Ii (Certified) 2023-210-Sb

The Recreation Worker is responsible to plan and implement activity programs designed to optimize the social, mental, emotional and physical functions of residents, utilizing the facility and community resources. The Recreation Worker shall assess residents and actively contribute at team conferences and promote the quality of life of residents and also perform other related functions. The Recreation Worker demonstrates a commitment to the vision, mission and values of Actionmarguerite.

Service: Recreation

Starting Date: September 10, 2023

Shift and Hours of Work: 1.0 FTE – full-time - days/evenings, currently 08:00 - 16:15 / 12:15 - 20:30

Pay Scale: As per CUPE Collective Agreement

Specifications: Assignment and hours of work are subject to change at any time as per operational requirements.

Closing Date: August 29, 2023

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Valid Food Handling Certificate;
• Related experience in long term care and/or with disabled individuals; and
• Degree in Recreation or completion of the Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults Certificate or equivalent;
• Experience with the use of personal computers in a Windows environment.

Abilities And Skills

• Demonstrated group facilitation skills;
• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the jobs;
• Ability to demonstrate a satisfactory employment record, including attendance; and
• Ability to communicate in both official languages (French and English) is required;
• Ability to plan, organize and to work independently or as a team member;
• Must have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills;
• Current Criminal Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector and Adult Abuse Registry check deemed satisfactory by the Employer.

Knowledge

• W.H.M.I.S program.
• Workplace Health and Safety and work practices; and

This position is designated bilingual (French/English). All staff are hired for the facility. Employees may hold more than one position in different Actionmarguerite facilities, where the sum total of hours does not exceed 1.0 full-time equivalence.