Recreation Aide

Alberta Health Services; Ponoka; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Alberta seeks a motivated Recreation Aide for the Adult Inpatient Program. The position involves coordinating activities, assisting in rehabilitation services, and promoting patient independence. Applicants must possess strong interpersonal skills and a Health Care Aide Certificate, with relevant experience in mental health settings preferred. This is a part-time position with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12.
• Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support-Health Care Provider (BCLS-HLP) Level C.
• 1 Year experience in a Mental Health and/or Addictions setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recreational and leisure activities for patients.
• Assist with administrative duties like scheduling and inventory.
• Implement routine interventions under supervision.
• Support clients in daily living activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 Completion

Health Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Your Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity for a Recreation Aide in the Adult Inpatient Program at The Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury. CCMHBI is a campus of specialists and health professionals that are committed to integrated, multi-disciplinary care and treatment to ensure the best outcomes for patients and their families. This position requires a highly motivated individual that is keenly interested in working with people. Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are large contributors to success in this position. The successful applicant will be able to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team to support addiction and mental health patients and assist in planning and implementation of recreational and leisure activities. Reporting to the Unit Manager and working in consultation with Recreation Therapists and Therapy Assistants, you will coordinate on and off Unit and community programs and other activities. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

Description:

As a Recreation Aide, you will be working both independently and as part of the interdisciplinary team where you will contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of rehabilitation services. Your role may include administrative duties such as ordering supplies, booking clients, tracking attendances, equipment inventory and preparing/cleaning the treatment area. Under the direction of a supervising recreation therapist, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, audiologist, speech language, you will prepare and/or apply routine interventions, promote patient (client, resident) healthy living, self-care independence and motivate clients to actively participate in assigned therapy protocols or programs. You may assist with client lifts and transfers, positioning, and basic activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) within the context of the therapy program.

Transition Company: Recovery Alberta Classification: Recreation Aide Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: Cascade Primary Location: Cent. Ctr for MH and Brain Inj Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 11-AUG-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 21-AUG-2025 Temporary End Date: 03-AUG-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 14 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $22.67 Maximum Salary: $26.43 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Completion of a Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent. Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support-Health Care Provider (BCLS-HLP) Level C required. At least 1 Year of experience working in a Mental Health and/or Addictions setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Valid Class 4 Drivers License preferred. Non-violent Crisis Intervention. Skills in a variety of recreational activities are desirable.