Recreation Worker

Job summary

The Recreation Worker provides activities to enhance the holistic quality of life for clients, patients, and residents across mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and cultural domains. They are responsible for working independently to support individuals with special needs within a healthcare environment.

Job details

Position #: 089175 Expected Start Date: September 28, 2026 Union: CUPE Facility: Weyburn Special Care Home City/Town: Weyburn Department: Recreation Type: Casual FTE: 0 Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends Relief: No Float: No Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 10 $22.020 to $23.550 (3 step range) Travel Required: No Job Description: Provides activities to enhance the holistic care of clients / patients/ residents quality of life (mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and cultural). Human Resources Exemption: No Experience * One (1) year experience in health care Education * Grade 12 Competencies * Organizational skills * Interpersonal skills * Communication skills * Basic - Computer skills Knowledge and Abilities * Ability to work with special needs clients/patients/residents * Ability to work independently Other Information * Valid driver's license, where required * Official Description at: //www.working-for-health.ca/supportjobevaluation * No guaranteed hours. Must be available a minimum of two (2) days per week. Must be available all shifts, short shifts, short notice calls, stats & holidays. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. > We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For > everyone. > We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and > culturally responsive workforce. > We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. > We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan > as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People. Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

What you’ll do

The Recreation Worker provides activities to enhance the holistic quality of life for clients, patients, and residents across mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and cultural domains. They are responsible for working independently to support individuals with special needs within a healthcare environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education and at least one year of experience in health care. Applicants are also required to possess a valid driver's license and must be available for various shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Listed skills

• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Computer skills
• Holistic care
• Special needs support
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Communications
• Computer Literacy
• Valid Driver's License
• Reconciliation
• Holistic Health
• Healthcare Industry Knowledge
• Cultural Responsiveness

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Sports & Recreation
• Recreation Worker
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