Activity Aides

Trinity Place Foundations; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Place Foundation of Alberta is seeking an Activity Aide to support recreation programs and client care across Peter Coyle Place and Templemont Gardens. You will implement activities, assist with outings and ensure a safe, engaging environment for adults in supportive living settings.

The role emphasizes compassion, teamwork and adherence to harm-reduction principles; CPR certification and Grade 12 are required, Health Care Aide certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 completion required.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience in a supportive living setting.
• Experience with mental health and harm reduction clients.
• Experience in recreation programs for mental health clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing meaningful recreation programs with the Client Services Manager.
• Provide one-on-one support to clients and promote positive relationships within the facility.
• Manage safety and risk by following established procedures and reporting concerns.
• Coordinate client outings and oversee activity portering as needed.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and keep department records up to date.

Skills

Client focus

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Grade 12 completion

Job description

We sincerely thank everyone for their interest in this opportunity but due to the high volume of applicants, only the successful candidates will be contacted. Employees must meet the minimum qualification and/ or licenses required for the opening. All staff selection shall be based on merit- job skills, knowledge, efficiency, experience, attendance, and performance. The Trinity Place Foundation of Alberta is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Peter Coyle Place

Peter Coyle Place is a 24/7 supportive housing community for adults 55+ who may have experienced homelessness and have a history of substance use, mental health challenges and other complex health and social needs.

Our approach is resident-centred, trauma-informed and grounded in harm reduction. We provide a stable, welcoming community where residents are supported to maintain their housing, strengthen their well-being, build connections and age with dignity.

Working at Peter Coyle Place is meaningful, relationship-based work. We are looking for people who have a genuine passion for supporting older adults with complex life experiences and who bring compassion, resilience, sound judgment, and strong professional boundaries. Our team believes every resident deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and the opportunity to experience safety, stability and belonging.

About Templemont Gardens

Templemont Gardens is a supportive living community operated by Trinity Place Foundation of Alberta in partnership with Assisted Living Alberta and Recovery Alberta. We provide Supportive Living Level 4 (SL4) continuing care services to adults aged 18 and older who may live with mental health and/or substance use disorders and may have experienced homelessness or housing instability.

Our residents often have complex physical, mental health, behavioural and social needs and may not have found success in more traditional continuing care settings. At Templemont Gardens, we believe every person deserves dignity, safety, stability and the opportunity to experience a better quality of life.

Our program follows a harm reduction philosophy, supporting residents to reduce risks associated with alcohol use, substance use and unsafe smoking practices through individualized supports, including managed alcohol programming where appropriate.

We are looking for people who are passionate about working with individuals whose lives and experiences may be complex. Success in this environment requires compassion, resilience, sound judgment, strong professional boundaries and a commitment to respectful, person-centred care. For the right person, this is an opportunity to do meaningful work and make a real difference in the lives of people who are often underserved.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Resident Care Manager, the Activity Aide is to provide the support and assistance in implementing recreation activities. Performs interventions under the direction of and as delegated by the Resident Care Manager in accordance with established standards and procedures of the Recreation Therapy Department. Provides a broad range of individual and group activities that are developed to meet the clients' needs under the guidance of the Client Services Manager.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Assist in the planning, organization, and implementation of meaningful programs for the clients, in collaboration with the Client Services Manager.
• Completes assessments and evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation charting using Point Click Care.
• Providing one on one support to clients while promoting interrelationships within our facility.
• Providing support with the process of forecasting and monitoring expenditures of funds allocated to activation/recreation budgets.
• Providing clients with a safe and comfortable environment by remaining aware of risk management issues that could compromise safety or incur liability.
• Maintains effective communication and good human relations with clients, families, volunteers, and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events.
• Responsible for organizing and overseeing clients on outings.
• Coordinates the portering of clients to and from the activity.
• Demonstrating techniques of recreation activities to clients, staff and volunteers in the facility.
• Carrying out prescribed adaptations to recreation activities to enable clients to maintain maximum potential for independence.
• Maintaining the volunteer database and accountable for providing functional direction to volunteers.
• Completes evaluation and reporting of relevant observations of client’s progress/participation to the Client Services Manager or interdisciplinary team.
• Responsible for organizing furnishings and equipment for designated activities.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Assists with the maintenance of appropriate department records.
• Encouraging client participation in programs.
• Coordinates and serves on the various committees responsible for the client care.
• Completes Annual & Mandatory Education/In-Services as well as all required education/in-services as per organizational requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

• Completion of Grade 12.
• Good knowledge of written and oral English
• Current CPR certification
• Experience working in a Supportive living setting
• Experience with clients within a Mental Health/Harm Reduction setting
• Experience in recreation programs for Mental Health clients

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

• Health Care Aide certification or equivalent an asset.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Client Focus
• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Communication

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Fast paced environment, multi-tasking, and working closely with clients.