Recreational Assistant - Knitter

Organization Details
Organization Name: Misericordia Health Centre
Address: 99 Cornish Avenue
Winnipeg MB  R3C 1A2
Website: http://www.misericordia.mb.ca
Organizational Description: Misericordia Health Centre is a leading provider of diverse health-care services within the Winnipeg Health Region specializing in a unique out-patient programs as well as care designed to meet the needs of an aging population.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 6126
   
Description of Duties:

  • Assist clients learning to knit

  • Support staff run the pre-planned activity

  • Encourage client participation

  • Assist participants with activities as needed

  • Escort within the building to activity

   
Skills Required:

  • Ability to work with clients experiencing complex care needs.

  • Approachable and interested in Health Care and the benefits of recreation

  • Preferred experience in working with elder adults or interest in Medicine.

  • Avid Knitting knowledge

  • Able to teach basic Knitting

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

  • Explore medical environment

  • Working with complex care patients/clients

   
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Daytime

CURRENT OPENING LIMITED TO:



  • June 10 and 24

  • August and September dates will be provided.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- Downtown
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? Yes
Opportunity is available to candidates that: General Populace
Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Bus tickets
Certificate of recognition
Evaluation
Supervision
Training/Orientation
Parking/ and bus fare reimbursement
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Jul 5, 2026

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