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Recreation Assistant, Adult Day Program
Overview
JOIN THE YMCA-YWCA OF WINNIPEG!
Recreation Assistant, Adult Day Program
Part Time, Monday-Friday, 8:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. (18-30 hours per week)
Substitute (Casual), Varied Hours
South Branch, 5 Fermor Avenue
Are you passionate about health and wellness? Do you enjoy working with older adults? Our Adult Day Program provides physical, cognitive and social recreation opportunities for seniors in a supportive environment. As a recreation assistant, you will provide motivation, encouragement and assistance to older adults in a variety of programs and activities that helps support their efforts to live an independent and healthy lifestyle.
Why work at the Y?
• You make a difference in a participant’s life everyday
• Great people and dynamic work environment
• We pay most of your benefit premiums (if applicable)
• Complimentary individual Y membership
• 5% employer-matching pension plan
Qualifications
Are you the right fit?
• Able to develop positive relationships with participants
• Able to develop/deliver programs promoting group interaction, participation,
Individual accomplishments and enjoyment of purposeful activities
• Provide assistance to members with limitations enabling independence, dignity,
Wellness and self-actualization
What else do you need?
• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role/field
• Certificate in Recreation for Older Adults and/or a suitable combination of education and experience
• Food Handler’s certificate
• Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Emergency First Aid (can provide in-house)
• Fully immunized against COVID-19 or valid exemption
• Valid Driver’s license and access to a vehicle (preferred)
The YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg is committed to providing a safe environment for children and vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be thoroughly screened through a review process including Police Record Checks with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Checks. We thank you for your interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you are hired, prior to your start date and as a condition of your employment, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully immunized against COVID-19 or have a valid exemption.
Contact
Submit your cover letter and resume by May 2, 2022 to:
Tannis Evanchuk-Saunders at tannis.saunders@ymanitoba.ca