Recreation Aide (Casual)

Park Place Seniors Living, Inc.; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living community in Medicine Hat is seeking a Recreation Aide to implement and evaluate recreation programs that address the physical, social, and emotional needs of Residents. The ideal candidate will have a certification in Recreation Aide and relevant experience. Responsibilities include overseeing daily activities and ensuring safety during off-site programs. Strong communication and organizational skills are a must. This role provides an opportunity to enhance Residents' lives through meaningful engagement.

Qualifications

• Certification in Recreation Aide and/or related area with a minimum of one year recent related experience preferred.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification is required.
• Class 4 Driver's License is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate recreation programs for Residents.
• Maintain communication with interdisciplinary team members.
• Accompany Residents during off-site programs to ensure safety.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal English language skills

Organizational skills

Dependability

Flexibility

Decision-making skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Education

Certification in Recreation Aide

Valid First Aid/CPR certification

Class 4 Driver's License (preferred)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: As a valued interdisciplinary team member, the Recreation Aide, under the direction of the Recreation Manager, implements recreation and life enrichment programs which meet the physical, social, emotional, spiritual and intellectual needs of the Residents. 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

• Responsible day‑to‑day for the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of recreation programs in addition to the maintenance of Resident attendance records for those programs.
• Ensures that every Resident is involved in identified recreational activities in order to meet the goals of the Resident's recreational treatment plan. Leads, instructs and motivates Residents in individual and group leisure pursuits.
• Records complete, accurate and relevant data for every Resident according to Park Place charting protocol.
• Maintains ongoing communication with other interdisciplinary team members and works collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) including volunteers to support Residents’ wishes and needs.
• When Resident programs occur off-site, accompanies Residents with other employees and/or family members or substitute decision-maker to ensure safety at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Certification in Recreation Aide and/or related area with a minimum of one (1) year recent related experience preferred. Equivalences may be considered.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification.
• Class 4 Driver's License (preferred).

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent written and verbal English language skills with a strong ability to communicate with and understand the changing needs of Residents living in long term care.
• Must be organized, dependable and flexible.
• Must possess the ability to make decisions and be accountable for those decisions.
• Strong communicator with Residents, families, employees, volunteers, and visitors.
• Proven ability to prioritize and organize workload.