Senior Recreation Therapy Aide – Enable Independence

AgeCare Ltd.; Calgary; Presencial; CAD 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary and benefits

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Supportive work culture

Descripción de la vacante

AgeCare Bow Crest in Calgary seeks a Therapy Aide to support assessment, planning, implementation, and daily operations of therapeutic recreation programs. You will work within the Resident Care Team to promote residents' independence and wellbeing.

Collaborate with the Recreation Therapist and care team, assist in admissions, and help deliver individualized and group programs while ensuring resident safety during outings and transportation.

Formación

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with residents, families, volunteers and team members.
• Compassionate and professional approach; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check including a Criminal Record Check.

Responsabilidades

• Support resident needs, preferences, and interests through observation and data collection.
• Assist with admission assessments including leisure history and activity preferences.
• Collaborate with the Recreation Therapist and care team sharing relevant resident information.
• Help develop and deliver individualized and group recreation programs.
• Ensure safe, timely transportation of residents, staff and volunteers and plan routes.
• Support safety during outings and verify attendance and belongings.
• Participate in required training, in-services, and ongoing education.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Educación

Recreation Therapy Aide (RTA) Certificate

Health Care Aide (HCA) Certificate

Descripción del empleo

AgeCare Bow Crest in Calgary seeks a Therapy Aide to support assessment, planning, implementation, and daily operations of therapeutic recreation programs. You will work within the Resident Care Team to promote residents' independence and wellbeing.

Collaborate with the Recreation Therapist and care team, assist in admissions, and help deliver individualized and group programs while ensuring resident safety during outings and transportation.