Recreation Therapy Aide - Senior Care Activities

Carewest Innovative Health Care; Calgary; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Carewest Innovative Health Care in Calgary is seeking a Regular Full Time Recreation Therapy Aide to support residents. Under supervision, you perform routine client care activities to enhance functional abilities and help with ADLs, crafts, social events, and group activities.

You will join an interdisciplinary team in a complex care environment for frail seniors and must have Grade 12, CPR, and relevant certificates. Prior geriatric or hospital experience is an asset.

Qualifications

• Graduation from Grade 12.
• Current Basic Life Support Provider CPR is required.
• PCA, Certificate in leisure activities or equivalent.
• Will consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Related experience in a hospital or continuing care facility is preferred.
• Geriatric experience is an asset.
• Program specific training/experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine client care support activities to optimize residents' functional abilities.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and instruct craft classes.
• Assist with social events, group exercises and games.
• Follow care plans and policies as required.

Skills

ADL assistance

Geriatric experience

Social events coordination

Education

Grade 12

Basic Life Support CPR

PCA

Certificate in leisure activities

Program specific training

Job description

Carewest Innovative Health Care in Calgary is seeking a Regular Full Time Recreation Therapy Aide to support residents. Under supervision, you perform routine client care activities to enhance functional abilities and help with ADLs, crafts, social events, and group activities.

You will join an interdisciplinary team in a complex care environment for frail seniors and must have Grade 12, CPR, and relevant certificates. Prior geriatric or hospital experience is an asset.