Recreation Aide - Devonshire

Park Place Seniors Living; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Place Seniors Living seeks a Recreation Aide to support Recreation Therapy for residents at Devonshire Seniors Community. The role involves planning, implementing, and documenting programs that enhance residents' lifestyle and wellbeing.

You will assist the Recreation Therapist, manage calendars, and help coordinate events and activities throughout the shift. The position requires a high school diploma (certificates in recreation therapy preferred), CPR, and experience with the elderly in

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college certificate in recreation therapy preferred.
• Must have valid CPR certification.
• Experience implementing recreation programs in care settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with an elderly population.
• Criminal Records Check required for new employees.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate Recreation Therapy programs for residents.
• Attend departmental meetings and participate in facility committees.
• Assist Recreation Therapist with program needs and budgeting.
• Maintain records of programs and resident attendance.
• Coordinate entertainment and special events for residents.
• Support residents and families with activity calendars and surveys.

Skills

CPR

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Geriatric care experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

College Certificate in Recreation Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employment Opportunity

Position: Recreation Aide

Shift Code: DCC3000PT31002

Start Date: September 2nd, 2026

FTE: 1.00 FTE

Hours of Work: 0900-1700

Wage Rate: $19.36 - $22.21

Shift Rotation Hours

Week One

Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed

7.50 7.50 - - - 7.50 7.50

Week Two

Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed

7.50 7.50 7.50 7.50 - 7.50 7.50

POSITION SUMMARY

The Recreation Aide/Assistant assists in the provision of Recreation Therapy programs including treatment, recreation participation and leisure education services designed to meet the needs and interests of the Residents at Devonshire Seniors Community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains a participatory and collaborative approach in the planning, preparation, implementation, and evaluation of Recreation Therapy programs.
• Participates in regular departmental meetings, and other facility committees as required.
• Assists the Recreation Therapist in the identification of needs related to recreation programs for budgeting purposes.
• Maintains appropriate records of programs and attendance. Also keeps required resident information up to date.
• Assists with the maintenance of Recreation Therapy equipment and the preparation and care of work areas.
• Reports to supervisor regarding success or failure of programs, interventions and the residents' progress as required.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff and students.
• Assists Recreation Therapists in identifying residents' needs, abilities, and desires.
• Coordinates portering for Residents requiring assistance.
• Regularly attends facility in-services.
• Participates in the development and implementation of special events and entertainment for Residents.
• Assists recreation therapist in conducting leisure surveys.
• Participates in the distribution of the monthly activity calendar for Residents.
• Revises bulletin board activity sheets daily, changing reality orientation boards daily, and decorate bulletin board according to season.
• Responsible for applying for DATS numbers, and cancelling when appropriate.
• Applies motivational techniques to encourage participation.
• Responsible for assisting the Recreation Therapist in the decorating for seasonal and special events, as well as the removing of it.
• Responsible for booking and confirming entertainment.
• Maintains good relations with the community through participation in development of community-based programs.
• Act as a representative of Devonshire Seniors Community and its philosophy, inside and outside the facility.

The duties and responsibilities outlined above are representative, but not all-inclusive

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

• A high school diploma is required. Preference will be given to an applicant with a college Certificate in Recreation Therapy or related recreation field.
• Must have valid CPR.
• Previous experience implementing recreation programs in long term care setting.
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills.
• Must have computer skills using Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with an elderly population.
• Experience working and/or volunteering in a long-term care setting.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Possesses the ability to be self-directed towards the goals of the department while maintaining a highly supportive role as a member of the Resident Care Team.
• A current and satisfactory Criminal Records Check is required for all new employees.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• Adaptable ever-changing work environment and unexpected changes.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Works with residents of all functional abilities.
• Subject to unexpected circumstances in which they must implement a program to cover the absence of another staff member or absence of an entertainer.
• Requires occasional heavy lifting.
• Regular pushing or pulling of heavy objects.
• Subject to excessive walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, squatting, bending, and reaching throughout shift.
• Requires occasional carrying of heavy objects.

OTHER

• Demonstrates an awareness of accident and injury prevention.
• Adheres to safe work practices and procedures.
• Promotes and fosters our workplace Health and Safety Program, a safe environment for co-workers, residents, families, visitors, and volunteers.
• Responsible for maintaining self-wellness and reduced absenteeism.
• Promotes, encourages, and demonstrates excellent customer relations and consistently shows courtesy, caring, understanding, compassion and respect for residents, families, visitors, co-workers, and volunteers.

A CURRENT AND CLEAR CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES