Recreation Therapy Aide Temporary Full Time (SP RTA4 1.00) AgeCare Skypointe

AgeCare Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare Ltd. in Calgary, AB, is seeking a Recreation Therapy Aide to assist with assessment, planning, implementation and daily operations of therapeutic recreation programs.

You will promote a teamwork culture aligned with AgeCare principles—Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Quality—and support resident, family and staff rights and diversity. Responsibilities include identifying leisure goals, scheduling programs, transporting residents, and participating in safety audits and calendar planning.

Qualifications

• RTA certificate or diploma is required or preferred.
• Class 4 Driver's License or willingness to obtain within 90 days.
• CPR & Standard Level First Aid certification is an asset.
• Experience in a Recreation Therapy setting is preferred.
• Strong ability to take direction and meet deadlines; teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying residents’ Leisure Lifestyle goals and plan schedules.
• Revise goals as needs change and communicate to appropriate staff.
• Carry out recreational programming to meet individual needs.
• Transport residents to offsite activities in AgeCare vehicles.
• Assist in monthly Recreation Calendar planning and program evaluations.
• Encourage participation and document attendance per care plan.
• Participate in environmental safety audits and maintain storage areas.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Self-motivation

Education

RTA certificate or diploma

Tools

Class 4 Driver's License

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Recreation Manager, the Recreation Therapy Aide assists in the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and daily operations of therapeutic recreation programs. The Recreation Therapy Aide promotes teamwork and a culture that demonstrates the guiding principles of AgeCare: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Quality and encourages practices that respect resident, family and staff rights, individuality and diversity.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying residents’ Leisure Lifestyle goals through presenting an individualized and appropriate Recreation Program Schedule
• As resident needs or wants change, ensure revisions of goals are communicated to the appropriate person(s)
• Ensure recreational programming is carried out appropriately to meet individual needs
• Transport residents to offsite activities by driving an AgeCare provided vehicle
• Assist in the monthly Recreation Calendar planning
• Involved in scheduling, implementation, evaluation of Recreation Therapy programs
• Approach residents to request their participation in programs as per care plan. Ensure resident assigned to programs are indeed participating and document same
• Participate in environmental safety audits
• Maintain regular inventory of craft and storage rooms

Qualifications

• RTA certificate or diploma
• Class 4 Drivers License or willing to obtain one within 90 days of hire
• Heart saver CPR & Standard Level First Aide certification an asset
• Preference will be given to those with experience in a Recreation Therapy setting.
• Ability to take direction but act with initiative and self‑motivate to meet deadlines and responsibilities
• Must possess strong interpersonal and organization skills
• High energy, a positive attitude, a team player who regularly displays AgeCare’s guiding principles
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing