Recreation Aide - AgeCare Mount Royal

Bloom Limited Partnership; Calgary; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual Employment Type

On-site work

Job summary

AgeCare Mount Royal is seeking a Recreation Aide to plan, implement, and evaluate engaging programs for residents in our Calgary home. You will assist with outings, meal services, and daily activities while maintaining accurate records and collaborating with the Recreation Manager and Executive Director.

The role requires a college diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, or Gerontology, experience with seniors, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly.
• Valid provincial driver’s license to transport residents by van is required.
• Must provide a Vulnerable Sector Check (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing and implementing meaningful programs for residents.
• Maintain department records including assessments and evaluations of programs.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, volunteers and staff.
• Attend in-service education and team meetings to stay updated on elderly care trends.
• Assist with outings, meal services and daily activity evaluations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Energetic and compassionate

Education

College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 Aide assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates residents regarding recreation therapy. The Recreation Aide 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 You Will Do:

Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Recreation Manager & Executive Director; Assists with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments, evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation, charting; Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events; Attends in-service education in order to keep informed of current trends in the total care of the elderly; Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents' interest in mind; Facilitating residents to scheduled and pre-arranged outings; Assisting with assessment of individual resident activity levels; Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities; Assisting with meal services as required; Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents); Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in the Code of Conduct; Complete other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need:

College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent is required; Previous experience working with seniors; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Excellent oral and written communication skills; An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly; Valid provincial driver's license to transport residents by van (i.e.: Class 4; Class F). Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Work Location:

AgeCare Mount Royal Address: 1813 9ST SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 3C2 FTE: Casual Employment Type: Casual

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us! Since 1998 AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors. We offer our residents a safe and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind. We want to hear from you if you are a talented, motivated, and embrace our guiding principles of: Trust: Act with integrity and fairness Respect: Treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and compassion Quality: Relentlessly pursue excellence in care and service Teamwork: Uplift each other with positive energy and support