Recreation Worker Casual AgeCare Cariboo Place

AgeCare; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in long-term care seeks a passionate Recreation Worker dedicated to enhancing residents' quality of life through tailored recreation therapy. This role involves assessing residents' needs, developing engaging treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure meaningful leisure activities. If you are committed to serving seniors with dignity and compassion, this opportunity offers a rewarding environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of residents.

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree or diploma in Recreation Therapy or Leisure Studies.
• Eligible for registration with Therapeutic Recreation Association.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan recreation therapy for residents.
• Communicate treatment plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Direct and assist Recreation Therapy Assistants.

Skills

Recreation Therapy

Communication Skills

Assessment Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy

Diploma in Leisure Studies

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity:

The Recreation Worker reporting to the Executive Director or Recreation Manager assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates residents regarding recreation therapy.

The Recreation Worker will be assigned duties reflective of his/her level of education, preparation, demonstrated skill level, AgeCare policies and procedures and the Collaborative Care Model.

What Is In It For You:

• Assesses each resident to determine their needs, interests, and abilities in relation to leisure lifestyle involvement within the facility and community.
• Identifies goals and treatment plans and communicate same to members of the Interdisciplinary Team, Residents, and family.
• Communicates with all Recreation Assistants regarding Residents’ Recreation Therapy Treatment Plan.
• Ensures that residents are involved in appropriate recreation activities to meet the goals of the Residents’ Recreation Treatment Plan.
• Directs and assists Recreation Therapy Assistants with individual/group Resident leisure pursuits.
• Utilizes methods of documentation including charting and Recreation Therapy Department Assessments.
• Communicates information within Recreation Therapy Department and Interdisciplinary Team Conferences regarding Residents’ performance, progress, and suitability in each program.

What You Will Need:

• Completion of Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Recreation Therapy, Leisure Studies, from an accredited School/University of Recreation Therapy.
• Eligible for registration with Therapeutic Recreation Association e.g. ATRA.
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
• Previous Recreation Therapy experience in a health care facility preferred, experience in gerontology an asset.

Wage Levelling Salary: $28.95 per hour

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!