Activity Worker

Requisition ID: 409894 Position Number: 216-71485-A251-01 Posting End Date: September 02, 2026 Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud Site: Bethesda Place Union: CUPE Department/Unit: Long Term Care Work Location: Bethesda Place City: Steinbach Hiring Status: Temporary FTE: 0.70 Employment arrangement: In Person Daily hours worked: 7.75 Anticipated shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends Annual base hours: 2015 Anticipated Start Date – End Date: 10/12/2026 – Indefinite Reason for Term:Other Leave Salary: $23.19 - $26.80 Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives. Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world. Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Joina region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family. Position Overview The Activity/Recreation Worker promotes the overall quality of life for clients in health care facilities (hospitals, transitional care centers and personal care homes). The incumbent exercises a moderate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud. Experience A minimum of two (2) years recent relevant experience preferred. Experience working with an older adult population. Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Grade 12 education required. Recognized Therapeutic Recreation/Activity Programming certificate or equivalent relevant education required. Minimally, completion of four courses of the “Therapeutic Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults” program (Red River College) or equivalent is required: RECF-1045 Foundation to Therapeutic Recreation. RECF-1046 TR Leisure Concepts. RECF-1047 TR Cognitive Impairment. RECF-1051 Documentation Skills. Certified Food Handler Certificate. Certification/Licensure/Registration Not Applicable Qualifications And Skills Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions. Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums. Good work and attendance record. Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00. Requires a valid Class 4 driver’s license (site dependent). Physical Requirements Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job. No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions. May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary. Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require. This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application. Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance. Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position. Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

Promotes the overall quality of life for clients in health care facilities through activity and recreation programming. Exercises independent judgment to determine work priorities and methods consistent with organizational values.

Requires Grade 12 education and a recognized Therapeutic Recreation/Activity Programming certificate or equivalent. A valid Class 5 driver's license and experience working with older adults are preferred.

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• Therapeutic Recreation
• Activity Programming
• Elderly Care
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Confidentiality
• Documentation Skills
• Patient Care
• Independent Judgment

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Sports & Recreation
• Administrative

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

25 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

8 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level