Recreation Coordinator

Job Details

RHA Job Number:
GO-00654972
Number of Vacancies:
1
Profession:
Recreation Therapist
Organization:
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Facility Name:
Biggar and District Health Centre
Department:
Recreation Services
Employment Type:
Temporary
Employment Term:
Full Time
Posting Date:
December 3, 2021
Closing Date:
December 10, 2021 21:30
Hours of Work:
Shift Information: Days, Weekends
112.00 hours per 3 week rotation
Rate of Pay:
Pay Band 13 $27.440 to $29.410 (3 step range)
Union:
SEIU

Job Description

Develops, plans, organizes, validates and delivers programs to meet the social, cultural, recreational, physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of the clients/patients/ residents.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Therapeutic Recreation diploma

Experience
Previous: No previous experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Valid drivers license, where required by the job
  • Organizational skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Communication skills
  • Ability to work independently

Other Information
  • The official job descriptions are found on the Provider Group website, http://www.working-for-health.ca/supportjobevaluation/

Additional Information

External applicants applying to the Saskatchewan Health Authority are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of Vaccination will be required prior to offer of employment. � An interview may be requested. � The successful candidate shall be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check including a vulnerable sector query as a condition of employment. � May consider hiring individuals without the required qualifications who will be required to complete the Therapeutic Recreation Diploma within four (4) years at his/her own expense. � Unqualified applicants MUST meet the following criteria: - Twelve (12) months previous experience as a Recreation Worker (#307) or Assisted Daily Living Recreation Worker (#308) to become familiar with region/facility/department policies and procedures. - Knowledge, skills and abilities as listed above.
Geographic Location: Biggar
Expected Start Date: December 20, 2021
Expected Up To Date: December 20, 2022
FTE®: 1.00

Organization & Community

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EMPLOYER:
Saskatchewan Health Authority
COMMUNITY:
Biggar
HOURS TO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
1
COMMUNITY WEBSITE:
http://www.townofbiggar.com/

Community Description

Biggar is a town in central Saskatchewan, Canada located on Highway 14, 93 kilometres west of Saskatoon. Biggar is a dynamic and progressive place to live with an abundance of parks, organized sports and sports facilities. The community was home to the late Sandra Schmirler, three time world curling champion and 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist.