Recreation Assistant (Part-Time)

The Salvation Army; Edmonton; Vor Ort; CAD 35.000 - 37.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Salvation Army is seeking a part‑time Recreation Assistant (0.8 FTE) in Edmonton to support the Recreation Therapy Manager in delivering engaging programs for residents. The role involves assisting with program development, supervision of volunteers, and transport responsibilities using the program vehicle.

You’ll contribute to monthly reporting, activity planning, and maintaining therapy spaces, while upholding professional standards and safety practices in a residential setting.

Qualifikationen

• Post-secondary education in Recreation Therapy or experience with seniors.
• CPR and Standard First Aid certification.
• Safecheck Food Safe certificate.
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract.

Aufgaben

• Assist Recreation Therapy Manager to develop and execute approved group and individual programs.
• Assist with compilation and completion of monthly statistics and calendars.
• Record daily attendance and forward information to the Recreation Therapy Manager.
• Transport residents using Program Vehicle when required.
• Assist in orientation and/or supervision of staff, practicum students, and volunteers.
• Handle cash related to therapeutic programs when applicable.
• Maintain and clean designated therapy areas and equipment.

Kenntnisse

Program planning

Verbal communication

Non-verbal communication

Independent work

Stress management

Ausbildung

Post-secondary education in Recreation Therapy or experience with seniors

CPR & Standard First Aid

Safecheck Food Safe certificate

Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector)

Class 5 drivers license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Who We AreFor 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 StatementThe 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.• Assists Recreation Therapy Manager/Recreation Therapist in implementing and monitoring therapeutic recreation techniques for residents, puts Resident Care Plan in action.• Provides 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 MANAGEMENTInternal:• 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 reportThe 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 abstractExperience 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 OfficeSkills 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, walkingThe 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 TuberculosisThis job description/task list will be reviewed by the employee and supervisor on a regular basis. Amendments can be made at any time at the discretion of the employer.This is Part-Time position 0.8 FTEWeekly Scheduled Hours:32Compensation:The target hiring range for this position is $25.36 to $26.29 with a maximum of $27.22.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.