Therapeutic Recreation Assistant — PT/FT (Senior Care)

Wing Kei; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wing Kei in Calgary, AB is seeking a Recreational Assistant (Part Time and Full Time) to support the Recreational Therapist in enhancing residents’ functional abilities, leisure engagement and mood through therapeutic activities. This role is available with the opening of Highland Park and requires alignment with Wing Kei’s resident-centered care framework.

The position involves organizing programs, coordinating equipment, supervising volunteers and collaborating with the care team to meet

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Therapy Assistant Program, Diploma in Social Services or Recreation or has field related experience.
• Is cheerful and resourceful; has a strong interest in leisure and wellness activities.
• Is respectful of residents and their family members.
• Is diligent with good observation skills, keen attention to details and sensitivity to residents’ feelings, preferences and needs.
• Able to physically assist in resident transfers and move equipment.
• Possesses effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage and motivate residents and to communicate with families and the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate, promote and advocate the Wing Kei vision, mission and core values.
• Assist and promote physical, cognitive and social skills needed to maintain and promote recreational pursuits and quality of life.
• Organize and lead individual and group therapeutic programs, including seasonal activities, developed by the Recreational Therapist; participate in the planning and evaluation of programs.
• Prepare equipment and supplies and responsible for the maintenance and inventory of the available resources.
• Assist in the collection of data and records of residents’ activity levels for assessment and reassessment process.
• Assist in supervising volunteers that assist in therapeutic recreation activities, including visitations and big group events.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to develop social and recreational approaches to individualized resident care in accordance to Wing Kei’s Person and Family Centred Care Framework.
• Participate in on-going trainings to ensure high standard of service and best practices in the field is achieved.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Observation skills

Safety awareness

Education

Therapy Assistant Program

Diploma in Social Services or Recreation

Job description

Wing Kei in Calgary, AB is seeking a Recreational Assistant (Part Time and Full Time) to support the Recreational Therapist in enhancing residents’ functional abilities, leisure engagement and mood through therapeutic activities. This role is available with the opening of Highland Park and requires alignment with Wing Kei’s resident-centered care framework.

The position involves organizing programs, coordinating equipment, supervising volunteers and collaborating with the care team to meet