Recreation Facilitator

Requisition ID: 377701

Posting End Date: Open until Filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Lions Housing Centres Inc.

Site: Lions Housing Centres Inc. - Lions Place Adult Day Program 610 Portage Ave

Department / Unit: Recreation Department

Posting Category: Non-Clinical

FTE: .65

Anticipated Shift: Days Tuesday to Friday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.5

Annual Base Hours: 1274

Lions Housing Centres Inc. owns and operates housing and care facilities to provide accommodation for adult citizens. We provide support that looks at the whole person, not just their mental health needs, but consider their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing.

JOB PROFILE:

Under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator, assists with professional duties consisting of, but not limited to planning, developing, coordinating, implementing all daily routine activities related to the delivery of the day program.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain the role of the assistant to the Recreation Coordinator in planning, organizing, developing, enforcing rules, evaluating recreation, fitness, and overseeing day to day operations of the facility.
• Provide personal assistance to participants as necessary, and to perform program tasks accordingly in a professional manner.
• Actively participate in all programming and assume leadership through facilitation of programming when the Recreation Coordinator is occupied or away.
• Maintains a high standard of program delivery in a manner consistent with the organization's aims and objectives, and in keeping with advances in current gerontological thinking.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and work together in order to develop team dynamics and group cohesiveness.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job requirements:

• Completion of certificate/diploma/degree program in Recreation Field or in progress.
• Related experience in therapeutic recreation provision.
• Experience working with seniors experiencing cognitive impairments, providing compassionate care, tailored support, and fostering a safe and engaging environment.
• Effective interpersonal skills and proficiency in English communication.
• Current member of a professional organization (e.g., Recreation Connections).
• Computer proficiency.
• Commitment to the philosophy and objectives of Lions Housing Centres Inc.

Other Requirements:

• Practice in a manner supporting the Resident Bill of Rights and Respectful Workplace Policy.
• Maintain clean and tidy storage areas.
• Clean up programming areas after each session.
• Act as a public relations agent for residents, department, and facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Recreation Manager.

Benefits:

• Group Heath and Dental
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability and Rehabilitation
• Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• On-site parking

HOW TO APPLY:

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

1. Applications submitted without the REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.

2. Applicants must submit a resume clearly indicating how they meet the qualifications of the position. (Required)

3. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.