Recreation Aide - Casual

Taylor View Towers; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Personal and professional growth

WHOLE person care philosophy

Job summary

Taylor View Towers in Red Deer, Alberta, is a vibrant seniors’ living community guided by the Eden Alternative philosophy. We seek a dedicated Recreation Support Partner to enrich residents’ daily lives through meaningful recreational programs.

You will work with the Recreation Therapist Supervisor and care partners to plan, implement and document well-being activities, monitor progress, and assist with daily living tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Diploma or recognized equivalent is required.
• A diploma in recreation with a specialization in therapeutic recreation or a Degree in Recreation Therapy, Leisure Studies, or Recreation Administration is required.
• Experience in recreation programs and providing recreation therapist services.

Responsibilities

• Provide and evaluate the delivery of recreational services per Resident Care Plan and Service Plan.
• Reports changes regarding the Resident Care/Service Plan as per request of the Resident as it relates to recreational services.
• Support residents in identifying personal leisure barriers and consult with Recreation Therapist in designing intervention.
• Assist with daily life within the Community, including meals, light housekeeping, and leading Learning Circles.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality to protect residents.
• Participate in development of Well-Being Strategies and monitor inventory of recreational supplies.
• Complete recreation documentation and progress notes.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Oral/Written Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Crisis management

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

Diploma in Recreation or Degree in Recreation Therapy

Job description

Taylor View Towers is a vibrant seniors’ living community innorth-central Red Deer, serving over 300 residents through a person-directedcare model rooted in the Eden Alternative philosophy. Our mission is to providean enriching living experience by delivering compassionate care and fosteringmeaningful connections.

Our mission is to provide an enriching resident living experience inCentral Alberta, by delivering compassionate care, fostering meaningfulconnections, and creating an environment where residents thrive in a vibrant,purposeful living, supported by a dedicated and passionate team.

Key Responsibility Areas (% Range of Focus):

Providesand evaluates the delivery of recreational services based on the Resident CarePlan and Service Plan

ResidentSupport:

• Supportsthe Resident’s lifestyle in their Community environment in accordance with theResident’s individualized Care Plan as authorized by Homecare.
• Reportsnecessary changes regarding the Resident Care/Service Plan as per request ofthe Resident as it relates to recreational services.
• Supportsthe residents in identifying personal leisure barriers and consults withRecreation Therapist in designing intervention
• Assistswith daily life within the Community, as needed, in a variety of ways beyondrecreation-specific practices, such as serving meals, doing light housekeeping, removing trash, assisting Residents, and leading Learning Circles.
• Maintainsprofessional boundaries & confidentiality to protect vulnerable residents.

Administrative:

• Participatesin the development of Well-Being Strategies
• Adheresto Health Services Contracts
• Monitorsand reports inventory of recreational supplies
• Addressunscheduled Housing/Service Plan needs as required based on Well-Being Strategies
• Completingrecreation specific documentation & progress notes

Relationships:

• Reports to: Recreation Therapist Supervisor
• Internal Contacts: Residents, Family Members,Employee Care Partners
• External Contacts: Vendors

Training and Support:

• Attendsand actively participates in various committees/meetings providing advice/input
• Demonstratesdelegated services to care partners as per accepted practice standards
• EducatesCare Partners (residents, families, employees) on the benefits of recreational services and assists them in practicing these skills
• Abidesby the regulations as set out by their applicable Association

Projectsand Assignments:

• Performsa variety of other projects and assignments as required

Education

• Grade 12 Diploma or recognized equivalent is required
• A diploma in recreation with a specialization in therapeutic recreation or aDegree in Recreation Therapy, Leisure Studies, or Recreation Administration isrequired

Experience

• Experience in recreation programs and providingrecreation therapist services.

Competencies (skills, abilities, knowledge):

• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Service
• Oral / WrittenCommunication – must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail andaccuracy
• Ability to effectivelydeal with difficult and/or crisis situations.

Health and Safety

• Demonstrates anawareness/knowledge of the importance of health and safety; accident and injuryprevention; and adheres to safe work practices and procedures.

Working Conditions:

• The ability to movefreely about, lift, or push up to 50 lbs., and frequent stooping, kneeling, reaching, bending, and standing.
• Work in stressful andpotentially emotionally charged situations.

This position is expected to demonstrate commitment to Taylor View TowersValues.

Why Join Our Community?

• Competitivecompensation package
• Opportunityfor personal and professional growth
• Weprovide an approach to care that supports the WHOLE person, that upholdstheir right to a life full of purpose, connection, empowerment, andpossibility *Read more about our philosophy https://www.edenalt.org
• Lookingfor a happy corporate culture! The term staff is not used here, we areEmployee Care Partners!