Benevolance Care Centre - Recreation Therapist (Covering Maternity Leave)

Park Place Seniors Living; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Recreation Therapist to enhance the quality of life for residents through engaging recreational programs. This leadership role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring activities that cater to the diverse needs of residents, ensuring their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual well-being. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Recreation Therapy and have experience in program coordination and community engagement. Join a supportive team committed to fostering a culture of safety and enriching the lives of seniors in a vibrant community setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Recreation Therapy is essential, along with First Aid/CPR certification.
• Experience in coordinating recreation programs and working with volunteers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recreation programs that meet residents' needs.
• Maintain documentation and participate in community-based programs.
• Supervise and evaluate Recreation Aides and ensure resident safety.

Skills

Program Coordination

Communication Skills

Leadership

First Aid/CPR

Community Engagement

Education

Degree or Diploma in Recreation Therapy

Tools

MDS Data Entry

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:
The Recreation Therapist holds a leadership position in the Park Place Home and is responsible to develop, implement and monitor programs which meet the physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs of the residents. The Recreation Therapist is responsible for department administration and programming and ensures a commitment to resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per the Strategic Directions of Park Place Seniors Living.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Administration
   Maintains a participatory and collaborative approach in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Recreation Therapy programs that reflect the needs of the different population groups at the Park Place Home. Assumes responsibility for the Recreation Therapy department. Chairs, attends, and participates in monthly Recreation Therapy department meetings. Participates in various site committees as assigned. Works with the interdisciplinary team in the identification of and response to residents, employees, and volunteer needs.


2. Resident Programs
   Responsible for the planning, preparation, implementation, and evaluation of recreation programs in addition to the maintenance of attendance records for those programs. Responsible for training, supervision, and evaluation of Recreation Aides. Responsible for recording pertinent information regarding the progress of residents. Maintains ongoing communication with other team members. Completes the Park Place Quality Assurance program audits and evaluations including summary and action plans to determine results and effectiveness of current programs. Ensures that every resident is involved in identified recreational activities to meet the goals of the resident's recreational treatment plan. Leads, instructs, and motivates residents in individual and group leisure pursuits. Ensures that when resident programs occur off-site, that residents will be accompanied by employees and/or volunteers and/or family members or substitute decision-maker to ensure safety at all times. Attends education sessions. Performs other related duties as required.


3. Community
   Maintain good relations with the community through participation in/and development of community-based program, including regular contact with community agencies. Represents the Park Place Home as required through involvement on committees, related work and with professional associations.


4. Documentation
   Coordinates and participates in MDS data entry by communicating and observing the resident, communicating with the direct care employees, interdisciplinary team, and family. Responsible for both the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and the Resident Assessment Protocols (RAPs) as it pertains to recreation, which includes: care plans, progress notes. Records complete, accurate and relevant data for every resident according to Park Place charting protocol.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree or Diploma in an accredited school for Recreation Therapy.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification with a minimum of two (2) years related experience preferred.
• Class 4 Driver's License (preferred).
• Previous experience coordinating recreation programs.
• Familiarity with characteristics of long-term care residents.
• Previous experience working with volunteers, program organization and public relations preferred.
• Equivalences may be considered.