Therapeutic Recreation Aide

Posting End Date: August 29, 2026 City: Winnipeg Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Site: Prairie Crocus Manor Department / Unit: Recreation Union: CUPE Anticipated Start Date: ASAP FTE : 0.5 Anticipated Shift: Days and Evenings Daily Hours Worked: 8 hours Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care. Prairie Crocus Manor is recruiting an enthusiastic, energetic, and creative person with a passion for working with diverse groups of Resident for 0.5 EFT part time Therapeutic Recreation Aide. Required Qualifications: Completion of a Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults program from an accredited school or Bachelor Degree in Recreation Studies from a recognized University is required. Therapeutic recreation facilitator is responsible to providing therapeutic-based interventions and programing with goal of enhancing the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, intellectual and spiritual needs of our Residents. Through the movement, games, crafts, music, pet therapy or exercise, the therapeutic recreation therapist provides a fun and interactive environment for our Residents. A genuine interest to work with Elders Demonstrated ability to develop creative and innovative programs Previous geriatric experience required, facilitation experience is an asset Good computer skills, familiarity with MDS is an asset Excellent communication skills both oral and written Excellent organization, planning, time management, and multi-tasking skills Mental and physical health to meet the demands of the position Preferred Qualification Minimum of 2 years of experience working with elders in a health care facility Recent experience in Therapeutic Recreation and/or other recreation program delivery Job Types: Part-time, Permanent If you previously worked for another Employer in Manitoba whereby CUPE is the bargaining agent, you may be eligible to mobilize previous service, benefits and entitlements. Please advise your manager within five (5) business days if this applies to you to determine eligibility. Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two (2) or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Prairie Crocus Manor, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are 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. Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care. Prairie Crocus Manor is recruiting an enthusiastic, energetic, and creative person with a passion for working with diverse groups of Resident for 0.5 EFT part time Therapeutic Recreation Aide. Required Qualifications: Completion of a Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults program from an accredited school or Bachelor Degree in Recreation Studies from a recognized University is required. Therapeutic recreation facilitator is responsible to providing therapeutic-based interventions and programing with goal of enhancing the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, intellectual and spiritual needs of our Residents. Through the movement, games, crafts, music, pet therapy or exercise, the therapeutic recreation therapist provides a fun and interactive environment for our Residents. A genuine interest to work with Elders Demonstrated ability to develop creative and innovative programs Previous geriatric experience required, facilitation experience is an asset Good computer skills, familiarity with MDS is an asset Excellent communication skills both oral and written Excellent organization, planning, time management, and multi-tasking skills Mental and physical health to meet the demands of the position Preferred Qualification Minimum of 2 years of experience working with elders in a health care facility Recent experience in Therapeutic Recreation and/or other recreation program delivery Job Types: Part-time, Permanent If you previously worked for another Employer in Manitoba whereby CUPE is the bargaining agent, you may be eligible to mobilize previous service, benefits and entitlements. Please advise your manager within five (5) business days if this applies to you to determine eligibility. Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two (2) or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Prairie Crocus Manor, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are 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.

The Therapeutic Recreation Aide provides therapeutic-based interventions and programming to enhance the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs of residents. This includes facilitating activities such as games, crafts, music, pet therapy, and exercise to create an interactive environment.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Recreation Studies or completion of a Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults program. Previous geriatric experience is required, with a preference for at least 2 years of experience in a health care facility.

• Time managementPreferred
• OrganizationPreferred

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• Therapeutic Recreation
• Program Development
• Geriatric Care
• Facilitation
• MDS Familiarity
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Organization
• Planning
• Time Management
• Multi-tasking
• Computer Skills

• Healthcare
• Sports & Recreation
• Social Services

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 23, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

8 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level