Certified Recreation Therapy Aide

SE Health; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Pension plan

On-demand pay

Car loan support

Staff perks

Education bursaries

Tuition support

Ongoing training

Mentorship

Job summary

SE Health in Calgary's Millrise facility is seeking a dedicated Recreation Therapist to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic recreation programs for residents. You will build programs aligned with each resident’s needs, collaborating with families and care teams.

The role emphasizes documentation, quality of life enhancements, and education, with opportunities to contribute to research and program development in a national not-for-profit health organization.

Qualifications

• Requires Recreation Therapy certificate/diploma or Health Care Aide credential.
• 1-3 years’ experience with seniors in care settings.
• Must have a Class 4 driver’s license.
• Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check within past 12 months.
• Updated immunization record.
• Good written and oral communication in English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Reviews assessment information regularly as assigned by the Recreation Therapist.
• Leads planning and implements resident programs per intervention plan.
• Manages program delivery with safety and infection control practices.
• Documents progress and maintains resident health records accurately.
• Supports volunteers and students and communicates with families and stakeholders.

Skills

Active listening

Communication

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

French language (asset)

Education

Recreation Therapy certificate or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

iPad

Welbi

Job description

Make an Impact on Seniors' Health!

SE Health Certified Recreation Therapists are the best of the best. We provide care and independence to our residents, using a client- and family-centered approach that incorporates the most current research into practice. When you choose to join SE Health, you become part of a diverse and collaborative care team where you’ll apply your skills – and your heart – to provide services that support our residents to live and age well. You’ll make a difference in their lives, and they’ll make a difference in yours!

https://seniorsliving.sehc.com/millrise

This position is for our Millrise facility in Calgary, https://seniorsliving.sehc.com/millrise

Why join our team?

• Competitive Total Rewards. So much more than a paycheque! Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension, on-demand pay, car loan support, supportive housing and exclusive staff perks.
• Growth That Meets Your Ambition

Build your skills with education bursaries, tuition support, ongoing training, and mentorship. Our leadership team is available 24/7 to help you practice to the full scope and deliver excellent care. With diverse roles and locations across Canada, you’ll have opportunities to explore new career paths or move into support and leadership positions.

• Innovative. At SE, we are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve. You’ll be encouraged and supported to identify and make improvements to the way we do our work. As a social enterprise, we support research into Senior’s Health and Aging.
• Purpose & Impact

Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation, and strengthen communities across Canada.

• Manage your life. At SE, you’ll be supported with the time you need to meet the needs of your clients and meet your own needs, develop yourself and your career, and be part of a team.
• Support to be your best. SE Therapists are afforded the time they need to help their patients, to build rapport, to accomplish patient care and recovery goals, and to understand the home and life environments that impact recovery in a way you can’t in most other settings. At SE, you meet your patients where they are, and together you take them to new heights!

Position Responsibilities

Activity A: Assessment

• Reviews assessment information regularly as assigned by the Recreation Therapist.
• May be assigned to obtain informed consent from the resident.
• May be assigned to obtain social leisure history information.
• Initiates reporting of pertinent information for assessment to the therapist.

Activity B: Planning

• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the resident intervention plan to implement assigned group and individual programs.
• Provides input to the Recreation Therapist regarding the resident’s intervention plan and potential adaptations.
• Must be able to facilitate a broad range of leisure experiences that reflect a resident’s needs as outlined in the intervention plan.
• Provides input into program development, contributes suggestions & ideas to complement the intervention plan.

Activity C: Implementation

• Leads program in a timely, safe, and effective manner, employing risk management and infection control strategies.
• Makes minor adaptations to program delivery and equipment for resident success as per agency policy.
• Promotes a therapeutic environment.
• Provides direction and guidance to volunteers and students when applicable.

Activity D: Evaluation

• Administers assigned program and/or evaluation forms.
• Collaborates in providing feedback to evaluate resident progress (e.g., resident participation, needs, behaviors)
• Maintains good rapport with family members regarding resident participation, needs, concerns, and reports to the therapist.

Activity E: Documentation

• Completes documentation in accordance with the organization’s standards in an accurate and professional manner.
• Documents progress in the resident's health record as assigned.
• Records program statistics or data.

Other Information

Therapeutic Recreation & Community Practice

• Seeks, supports, and develops appropriate partnerships with a range of community service providers.

Communication

• Communicates therapeutically with residents, families, and stakeholders, utilizing excellent skills in active listening, clarifying, and responding.
• Demonstrates competence in using communication technology (e.g., email, telephone, Microsoft, iPad, Welbi) in service delivery.

Occupation Health & Safety

• Understands and complies with agency Occupation and Health Safety process and protocols and seeks clarification or education when ensure of certain processes.
• Reports any incidents appropriately, utilizing Incident Reports.

Qualifications

• Must have a Recreation Therapy OR Health Care Aide certificate or diploma from an accredited school. Must have a Class 4 driver’s license.
• 1-3 years’ experience working with our senior population, either in Supportive Living or Long- term care settings.
• Updated immunization record
• A satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check issued in the past 12 months.
• Recent experience working with the elderly or disabled persons, preferably in a supportive living environment.
• Demonstrate a compassionate, respectful, and sincere manner, with the ability to deal with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner.
• Good oral and written communication skills (French language skills an asset).
• Flexible and adaptable to a changing work environment.
• Good computer skills

This is a physically demanding position and requires hand, arm and shoulder dexterity, sensory ability, lifting to a maximum of approximately fifty-five (55) pounds, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and frequent movement.

About SE Health

SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope, happiness and exceptional care to people and communities across Canada. We lead with empathy, dignity and purpose while building a future where everyone can realize their full health and well-being potential. We’re also an inclusive, supportive workplace offering competitive compensation, strong benefits and real opportunities to grow. We’re All In Together.

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