Recreation Therapy Aide

Saint Elizabeth; Canmore; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Pension

On-demand pay

Car loan support

Staff perks

Job summary

SE Health Bow River Seniors Lodge in Canmore, Alberta, is hiring a casual Recreation Therapy Aide to provide resident-centered recreation and leisure activities. You’ll work with the Recreational Therapist to develop inclusive programs, encourage participation, and maintain safe equipment and documentation.

We seek individuals with Grade 12 and a Recreation/Leisure Studies certificate, strong English skills, and the ability to foster positive relationships with residents, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral English skills required.
• Proven ability to initiate programs and organise recreational activities.
• Ability to communicate and establish harmonious relationships with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Carry out established recreation and leisure programs.
• Develop innovative recreation programmes with the Recreational Therapist.
• Encourage resident participation and independence in activities.
• Maintain safety and proper use of equipment and supplies.
• Participate in quality improvement meetings and trainings.
• Promote programs and events to residents and staff.

Skills

English proficiency

Program initiation

Organisational skills

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

Recreation/Leisure Studies certificate

Job description

Make an Impact on Seniors' Health!

SE Health Recreation Therapy Aides are the best of the best. We provide care and independence to our residents, using a client- and family-centred approach that incorporates the most current research into practice. When you choose to join SE Health, you become part of a diverse and collaborative care team where you’ll apply your skills – and your heart – to provide services that support our residents to live and age well. You’ll make a difference in their lives, and they’ll make a difference in yours!

The Bow River Seniors Lodge is a 60-unit Supported Living facility in Canmore, Alberta: 30 units SL4 and 30 units SL4D. SE Health (SE) will be providing care management services, and Bow Valley Regional Housing (BVRH) will be providing hospitality and accommodation services.

Status: Casual

Why join our team?

• Competitive Total Rewards. So much more than a paycheque! Enjoy comprehensive benefits, pension, on-demand pay, car loan support, supportive housing and exclusive staff perks.

• Growth That Meets Your Ambition
  Build your skills with education bursaries, tuition support, ongoing training and mentorship. Our leadership team is available 24/7 to help you practice to the full scope and deliver excellent care. With diverse roles and locations across Canada, you’ll have opportunities to explore new career paths or move into support and leadership positions.

• Innovative. At SE, we are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve. You’ll be encouraged and supported to identify and make improvements to the way we do our work. As a social enterprise, we support research into seniors’ health and ageing.

• Purpose & Impact
  Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation and strengthen communities across Canada.

• Manage your life. At SE, you’ll be supported with the time you need to meet the needs of your clients and meet your own needs, develop yourself and your career, and be part of a team.

• Support to be your best. SE Therapists are afforded the time they need to help their patients, to build rapport, to accomplish patient care and recovery goals, and to understand the home and life environments that impact recovery in a way you can’t in most other settings. At SE, you meet your patients where they are, and together you take them to new heights!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Recreation Therapy Aide is a key member of the care team who provides care for residents living in senior living facilities using a client and family-centred approach that incorporates the most current research into practice.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include, but not limited to:

• Carries out established recreation and leisure programs
• Works with the Recreational Therapist and residents to develop innovative recreation and leisure programs
• Coordinates opportunities for residents to be as fully involved and independently responsible as possible
• Assists, encourages, and motivates residents to participate in programs
• Assists residents to, during, and from programs as necessary.
• Ensures residents’ rights are maintained
• Ensures recreation equipment and supplies are used, maintained, and stored in a safe, clean, and efficient manner. Reports unsafe or faulty equipment to the manager
• Actively participates in continuous quality improvement programs, meetings, committees, and educational in-services as required
• Promotes and publicises programs and special events
• Maintains appropriate documentation as per policy and procedures, confidentiality, and security.
• Encourages residents to be volunteers in their own community
• Involvement with welcoming the admission/orientation of new residents
• Maintains a current knowledge of Administrative and emergency policies and procedures, and participates in fire evacuation drills
• Performs other related duties to ensure quality holistic resident service

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 Diploma
• Certificate in Recreation/Leisure Studies.
• At least 1 year of recent related experience (seniors living, group leadership, music, arts and crafts, and fitness)
• Demonstrated ability to initiate programs and organise recreational activities.
• Up-to-date immunisations.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
• Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
• Ability to lift up to 25 kilograms, and frequent movement and bending
• Must be free from any allergies or related conditions that may be aggravated by working with pets
• Ability to communicate and establish harmonious relationships with residents, families, volunteers, and visitors of the facility.
• Excellent written and oral English skills
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• A vehicle and a valid driver’s license are assets.

About SE Health

SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope, happiness and exceptional care to people and communities across Canada. We lead with empathy, dignity and purpose while building a future where everyone can realise their full health and well‑being potential. We’re also an inclusive, supportive workplace offering competitive compensation, strong benefits and real opportunities to grow. We’re All In Together.

COVID-19

To protect the health of our clients, teams, and communities, all SE Health employees must be fully vaccinated (two doses, 14+ days since the final dose).

Accessibility

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