Recreation Assistant (Casual) - Leduc

Carrington Group; City of Leduc; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in supportive living is seeking a compassionate Recreation Assistant to enhance the lives of residents through engaging recreation and leisure programs. This role involves collaborating with a dedicated team to implement goal-oriented interventions and ensure a positive environment for seniors, including those with special needs. With opportunities for career progression and a commitment to employee wellbeing, this position offers a rewarding chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about supporting others and have the skills to foster a vibrant atmosphere, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Flexibility to accept shifts

Dedicated training & education team

Out of City Premium

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Diploma in Recreation Therapy or related Degree/Diploma required.
• Minimum two years’ experience in recreation/activity coordination with seniors required.

Responsibilities

• Implement goal-oriented interventions considering resident’s strengths and abilities.
• Organize and prepare materials for upcoming programs and events.
• Complete related administrative work such as daily intervention statistics.

Skills

Recreation Therapy

Communication Skills

Emotional Intelligence

CPR and First Aid Certification

Understanding of Dementia

Education

Diploma in Recreation Therapy

Therapy Assistant Diploma

Job description

Are you a compassionate, caring, and dedicated recreation professional? Come grow your career with Lifestyle Options!

Lifestyle Options takes tremendous pride in operating supportive living communities with professional staff that foster healthy aging and champion residents’ freedom, choice, and independence.

At Lifestyle Options we care for our residents, but we also care for our employees. We're committed to your wellbeing, and we strive to create a positive and rewarding work environment for our staff. You will be joining a team of supportive professionals and leaders that want to see you excel in your career.

We are currently searching for a Recreation Assistant to join our team. This is a casual shift position at our Leduc location.

Position Summary:

Working under the direction of the Recreation Therapist, the Therapy Assistant provides support to the Recreation department in the planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating of goal-oriented recreation and leisure programs.

You'll enjoy benefits such as:

• Opportunities for career progression
• Flexibility to accept shifts that work with your schedule
• A training & education team that is dedicated to your learning and career development
• Out of City Premium

What You Bring to the Role:

• Completion of an accredited Diploma in Recreation Therapy or Therapy Assistant Diploma or related Degree/Diploma required.
• Current registration with ATRA, CTRA, ThAAA or LACAA and a member in good standing required.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in recreation/activity coordination working with seniors and residents with dementia/special needs in a similar setting is required.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification required.
• Strong written and verbal English skills to effectively communicate with all residents, visitors and at all levels within the organization required.
• Understanding of various medical conditions such as dementia and other special needs, social history, or cultural values and how those impact residents’ leisure participation.
• Understanding of Person-centered care.
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence (perception and understanding of the resident and families’ emotions as well as one’s own emotions to manage situations towards effective resident care).
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.

Your Responsibilities:

• Use a variety of facilitation techniques to implement goal-oriented interventions considering resident’s strengths and abilities.
• Provide input for program development and participate in scheduling of monthly calendars, outings, and special events.
• Organize and prepare materials needed for upcoming programs.
• Communicate feedback and observations from residents, family members, and interdisciplinary team members regarding resident progress, leisure interests, programs development and evaluation.
• Work collaboratively with the Recreation Therapy team and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Complete related administrative work such as daily intervention statistics, resident chart documentation, and other administrative tasks.
• Set up and facilitate virtual video calls between loved ones and residents.
• Other duties as assigned.