Recreation Therapist - Part time - Extendicare Vulcan

Extendicare; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and life-long learning

Career growth opportunities

Meaningful work enriching resident’s 삶

Employee Family Assistance Program

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Extendicare seeks a part-time Recreation Therapist to deliver comprehensive recreation services for residents in our Alberta facilities. The role focuses on engaging residents in wellness activities, planning programs, and coordinating assessments under the direction of the Director of Recreation.

Applicants should have a Recreation Therapy-related degree, current professional membership, and at least three years’ experience with seniors in long-term care or assisted living.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Recreation Therapy or related field
• Current membership with applicable professional body (e.g., CTRA)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with seniors in Assisted Living/Long Term Care
• Certification in wellness interventions is a plus
• Experience conducting assessments and building resident-centered programs
• Effective oral and written communication skills with older adults and families
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic health records
• Strong organizational skills and high motivation
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• VPS within 6 months (screening)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day therapeutic recreation services as directed by the Director of Recreation
• Complete initial and ongoing Therapeutic Recreation Assessments for residents
• Ensure quality of recreation, wellness and leisure services per standards
• Plan, develop and facilitate resident-centered recreation programs
• Provide recreation services in functional intervention and leisure education
• Create and distribute monthly recreation calendars
• Ensure Recreation department complies with regulatory and organizational standards
• Promote resident autonomy, independence and advocacy
• Escalate resident or family complaints to the Executive Director when needed
• Participate in residence tours and provide recreation information
• Maintain resident records per policies
• Uphold Extendicare’s values and conduct standards
• Support AHS Standards and Extendicare policies
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Creative programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Recreation Therapy / related field

CPR / First Aid Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Recreation Therapist

Job Description Recreation Therapist Mission: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Recreation Therapist is accountable to provide comprehensive recreation services for residents. These resident focused interventions are designed and developed to enhance lives and maximize Extendicare Residents’ wellness. Residents are engaged and stimulated in all dimensions of wellness in compliance with regulatory, legislative and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides day to day coordination of the therapeutic recreation services, as directed by the Director of Recreation
• Responsible for ensuring completion of the initial and ongoing Therapeutic Recreation Assessments for DAL residents (and PAL if requested by the AHS);
• To ensure the quality of recreation, wellness and leisure services in compliance with professional, regulatory, legislative and / or organizational standards
• To plan, develop and facilitate meaningful resident centric recreation programs in collaboration with the Director of Recreation
• Provides therapeutic recreation services in the area of functional intervention, leisure education and recreation participation
• To ensure residents are aware of recreation / leisure opportunities available to them by creating and distributing monthly recreation calendars
• To ensure that the Recreation department is compliant with regulatory and / or organizational standards
• To promote Resident autonomy, independence and advocacy, including Residents’ rights and a culture of non-abuse
• To elevate resident or family complaints to the Executive Director if beyond the scope of Director Recreation
• To provide or participate in residence tours with prospective Residents, clients or families and ensure appropriate recreation, wellness and leisure information is provide
• To ensure Resident records are current, and maintained in accordance with policies, practices and standards
• To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare’s Code of Conduct
• Supports AHS Standards and Extendicare Inc. policies;
• To complete all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or community college diploma in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, Gerontology, Recreation and Leisure Studies or related field
• A current membership with the applicable professional body and competency to perform skills within their scope of practice (i.e.: Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association [CTRA])
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with seniors, particularly in Assisted Living and/or Long Term Care;
• Certification in specific wellness related interventions (i.e. Seniors Fitness, Montessori-based Dementia Programming, Seniors Aqua fitness, etc.) would be considered an asset
• Experience in conducting assessments and building programs to reflect resident needs.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to respectfully and compassionately work with older adults and their families
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and electronic health records
• Organizational skills, creativity and high motivation are required;
• Current CPR / First Aid Certification;
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

What Extendicare has to offer:

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Time Type: Part time

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve. We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and long-term career growth.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration.

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Our Mission: To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our Vision: Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

Our Values: We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.