Recreation Assistant (Casual)

The Salvation Army; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused charity organization is looking for a Recreation Assistant to support residents through program development and implementation. The role involves assisting in recreational activities while ensuring a safe environment. Candidates must have relevant education, experience with mental health conditions, and a valid driver’s license. This casual position offers a pay range of $22.88 to $28.59 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Recreation Therapy or relevant experience is essential.
• Experience with individuals with mental health conditions is a must.
• Ability to organize and complete program planning according to timelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing approved group and individual programs.
• Record daily attendance and participation of residents.
• Transport residents using Program Vehicle.

Skills

Experience working with individuals with mental health conditions

Able to organize and complete program planning according to timelines

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Ability to work independently

Handle stressful situations professionally

Education

Post-secondary education in Recreation Therapy or related experience

CPR and Standard First Aid

Current Safecheck Food Safe certificate

Class 5 driver’s license

Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

Accountabilities:

• Assist Recreation Therapy Manager/Recreation Therapist to develop, implement and execute approved group and individual programs.
• Assist Recreation Therapy Manager/Recreation Therapist with compilation and completion of monthly statistics and calendars.
• Assist Recreation Therapy Manager/Recreation Therapist in implementing and monitoring therapeutic recreation techniques for residents, puts Resident Care Plan in action.
• Provide input to develop and make needed changes to the resident therapeutic recreation care plan.
• Complete requisitions for supplies as required by the department.
• Cleans and maintains designated therapy areas and equipment.
• Records daily attendance and participation of residents and forwards information to the Recreation Therapy Manager/Recreation Therapist.
• Where applicable, takes responsibility for handling cash related to therapeutic programs.
• Recreation Assistant will be required to transport residents using Program Vehicle.
• Assist in the orientation and/or supervision of new staff, practicum students, and volunteers.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Internal:

• Works closely with residents, staff, volunteers, families, and visitors.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY

• This position reports directly to the Recreation Therapy Manager.
• No managerial responsibility, no direct report

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct.

Education and Experience Qualifications

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:

• Post-secondary education in Recreation Therapy or experience working in Recreation Therapy with senior populations

• CPR and Standard First Aid
• Current Safecheck Food Safe certificate
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
• Recreation Assistant must have Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

• Experience working with individuals with mental health conditions

• Able to assess residents’ responses and recognize changes in resident health status

• Has the knowledge and ability to define learning needs in conjunction with the Recreation Therapy Manager on an ongoing basis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Skills and Capabilities

• Able to organize and complete program planning according to timelines
• Provides safe and competent care within her/his scope of practice as defined by this position description.
• Demonstrates appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Handle stressful situations in a professional manner.

Working Conditions

The performance of the job requires a frequent amount of standing, moderate amount of lifting, carrying supplies, walking.

The incumbent’s work environment is typically at work sites within residential settings, and will require working under the following disagreeable conditions:

• Dealing with angry and abusive people
• Verbal abuse
• Exposure to bodily fluids, bodily waste
• Exposure to drugs, alcohol and solvents
• Physical attacks by others
• Exposure to infectious diseases
• Sharp objects (i.e. needle sticks, knives and weapons)
• Other dangerous situations
• Universal precautions
• Immunization for Hepatitis B
• Vaccination against Tuberculosis

This is a Casual position with no fixed scheduled working hours.

Target hiring range for this position is $22.88 at Step 1 to $28.59 at Step 8

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $22.88 to $25.74 with a maximum of $28.59. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.