Recreation Therapy Assistant

Avanti; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanti in Sherwood Park, Alberta seeks an energetic Recreation Assistant to support the Recreation Therapist in planning and delivering programs for long-term care residents.

You will help with group activities, outings, and daily programs, engaging seniors and collaborating with a healthcare team to enhance quality of life.

Qualifications include a Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation (or equivalent), First Aid CPR, and a valid Class 4 driver’s license; clear checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or equivalent required/preferred.
• 1–3 years experience with older adults in long-term care, assisted living, or complex care.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C.
• Knowledge of WHMIS, IPAC, emergency procedures, and safe resident handling is an asset.
• Valid Class 4 driver's license is a strong asset.
• Ability to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate as a team member in overall resident care, including support for meals, spiritual care, and volunteers.
• Develop resident profiles and assessments with the team.
• Supervise volunteers and students.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist in transporting residents to programs.
• Plan, implement, and facilitate outings, events, and daily activities.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Skills

Engage seniors

Communication

Independence

Empathy

Education

Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation

Tools

First Aid CPR Level C

WHMIS/IPAC

Driver's License (Class 4)

Criminal Record Check clearance

Job description

Description

Permanent Full-time (FTE - 1.0) Days, Evenings

We are seeking an energetic, compassionate, and creative individual to help our long-term care residents live life to the fullest. In this rewarding role, you will assist the Recreation Therapist in planning and implementing therapeutic programs to meet social, cognitive, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of residents. If you are passionate about enhancing the quality of life of older adults in a collaborative healthcare team, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities include:

• Working as a team member in the overall care of residents including providing assistance in other disciplines as needed, such as meal assistance, spiritual care, and working alongside volunteers.
• Collaborating in developing resident profiles and assessments
• Participating in the supervision of volunteers and students
• Contributing to quality improvement initiatives
• Portering residents to applicable programs
• Assisting in the planning, implementation, and facilitating of assigned outings, special events, and daily programs
• Other duties and activities, as assigned

Qualifications

• Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation is preferred; an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience will be considered.
• 1 - 3 years experience working with older adults who are ill or have limiting or disabling conditions as found in long-term care, assisted living, or complex care environments is preferred
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
• Knowledge of safe work procedures, including WHMIS, Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) protocols, emergency response procedures, and safe resident handling would be an asset
• Valid Driver’s License (Class 4 license is considered a strong asset)
• Ability to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search

Skills and Abilities

• Able to engage and motivate seniors in a wide range of group activities such as gentle exercise, games, arts, crafts, and music
• Able to communicate effectively with other personnel, residents, family members, visitors, volunteers, and the public
• Able to work with little supervision
• Demonstrate empathy, patience, tact, cheerful attitude, and enthusiasm
• Able to handle residents functioning at a variety of physical and mental levels

Please Note: This posting is open to both internal and external candidates. Interested