Recreation Therapy Aide Casual AgeCare Valleyview

AgeCare; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior care is seeking a passionate Recreation Team Member to enhance the lives of residents through engaging activities and personal connections. This role involves facilitating both planned and spontaneous recreational opportunities, maintaining essential records, and ensuring a supportive environment for residents. If you are driven by the desire to serve seniors with dignity and compassion, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in their lives. Join a team dedicated to promoting well-being and fostering connections in a comfortable, person-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recreation and leisure studies program is required.
• Knowledge in providing recreation services in health care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates opportunities for residents to maintain and develop skills.
• Maintains department records and recreation supplies.

Skills

Recreation and Leisure Services

Communication Skills

Documentation Skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies

Enrolled in a related diploma or degree program

Tools

ActivityPro

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity:

The Recreation Team Member facilitates planned and spontaneous opportunities to support the maintenance and development of resident skills and knowledge as well as the development of relationships and personal connections.

What Is In It For You:

1. Maintains department records and completes all documentation as per required timelines, including Resident Assessments/Re-Assessments, Care Planning, MDS Coding/RAPs, Progress Notes, ActivityPro and monthly calendars.
2. Participates in the on-going evaluation of the recreation program and related quality improvement processes.
3. Maintains recreation supplies and other related tools/resources in good working condition and as per related infection control policies and procedures, reporting deficiencies to the Program Manager.
4. Works a variety of shifts (days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays).
5. May involve travel within the province for education and meetings.

What You Will Need:

1. Graduate of a post-secondary diploma or degree program in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation or other related field from a community college or university.
2. Enrolled in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, or other related field with the intent to successfully complete the program within three years of being hired.
3. Knowledge and experience in providing recreation and leisure services in a health care setting an asset.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!