Recreation Aide - Permanent Part-Time

Taylor View Towers; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Growth opportunities

Whole-person care philosophy

Positive corporate culture

Job summary

Taylor View Towers in Red Deer, Alberta, is seeking a part-time Recreation Specialist to support residents through recreation, social engagement, and therapeutic activities. You will work with a team to implement Care Plans, provide meaningful programs, and promote well-being in a community-focused setting.

This role requires empathy, communication skills, and a commitment to resident-centered care. You will collaborate with a Recreation Therapist Supervisor and care partners to deliver safe,

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Diploma in recreation with a specialization in therapeutic recreation or a related degree.
• Experience in recreation programs and providing recreation therapist services.

Responsibilities

• Provides and evaluates delivery of recreational services based on CarePlan and Service Plan.
• Supports residents in daily living within their community per individualized Care Plan.
• Completes recreation documentation and progress notes with confidentiality.
• Assists with daily life activities and leads Learning Circles where appropriate.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Oral / Written Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Crisis management

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

Diploma in Recreation (Therapeutic)

Degree in Recreation Therapy / Leisure Studies / Recreation Administration

Job description

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

Our mission is to provide an enriching resident living experience in Central Alberta, by delivering compassionate care, fostering meaningful connections, 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):

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

Resident Support:

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

Administrative:

• Participates in the development of Well-Being Strategies
• Adheres to Health Services Contracts
• Monitors and reports inventory of recreational supplies
• Address unscheduled Housing/Service Plan needs as required based on Well-Being Strategies
• Completing recreation specific documentation & progress notes

Relationships:

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

Training and Support:

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

Projects and Assignments:

• Perform a 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 a Degree in Recreation Therapy, Leisure Studies, or Recreation Administration is required

Experience

• Experience in recreation programs and providing recreation therapist services.

Competencies (skills, abilities, knowledge)

• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Service
• Oral / Written Communication – must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to effectively deal with difficult and/or crisis situations.

Health and Safety

• Demonstrates an awareness/knowledge of the importance of health and safety; accident and injury prevention; and adheres to safe work practices and procedures.

Working Conditions

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

Job Profile

• Permanent Part-Time this role will be 4-5 days a week so 9 days in a biweekly period, at 6.5 hrs. per day.

This position is expected to demonstrate commitment to Taylor View Towers Values.

Why Join Our Community?

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth
• We provide an approach to care that supports the WHOLE person, that upholdstheir right to a life full of purpose, connection, empowerment, and possibility *Read more about our philosophy https://www.edenalt.org
• Looking for a happy corporate culture! The term staff is not used here, we are Employee Care Partners!