Recreation Assistant (Casual) - Whitemud

Carrington Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive living community organization in Edmonton is seeking a dedicated Recreation Assistant. This casual position focuses on implementing and evaluating recreation programs for seniors, requiring strong communication skills and relevant qualifications. Ideal candidates will have experience in recreation coordination, particularly with residents having special needs. Flexible shifts available to suit your schedule.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Flexibility in shift selection

Dedicated training and education team

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in recreation/activity coordination with seniors.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification required.
• Understanding of Person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Implement goal-oriented interventions for residents.
• Organize materials for programs.
• Complete daily intervention statistics and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Flexibility

Education

Accredited Diploma in Recreation Therapy or Therapy Assistant Diploma

Current registration with ATRA, CTRA, ThAAA or LACAA

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.

We are currently searching for a Recreation Assistant to join our team. This is a casual shift position at our Whitemud 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 orientated recreation and leisure programs.

Benefits:

• 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’ 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 (use of perception and understanding of the resident and families ‘emotions as well as one’s emotions to manage situations towards the goal of 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 while taking into consideration resident’s strength and abilities.
• Provide input for program development and takes part 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 in regard to resident progress, leisure interests, programs development and evaluation and any other related areas.
• Work Collaboratively with the Recreation Therapy team along with other interdisciplinary team members
• Complete related administrative work such as daily intervention statistics, resident chart documentation, and various other administration work
• Set up and facilitate virtual video calls between loved ones and residents
• Other duties assigned.