Recreation Aide Part Time

Red Deer, AB, CA, Canada

Job Description

Let us Welcome you Home at Aspen Ridge in Red Deer, AB.




Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.


Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.


This is truly supported by our credo. "Let us welcome you home." All of us here feel it is an honour to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavours.


As the Recreation Aide, you are responsible for providing recreation activities to promote physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and cultural needs of our residents.

Responsibilities



Engage residents through conversation to identify recreation wants, needs, and abilities Assessment and research in order to develop recreation plan Implement and coordinate programs, including transportation Monitor and support recreation team and/or volunteers in delivery of programs Measure and evaluate success of program, redesign as needed Recruit, orientate, schedule and monitor volunteers Coordinate church services, entertainment, and special events Purchase recreation supplies as needed within the recreation budget Coordinate transportation schedule and drivers' schedule for offsite activities, use company vehicle for transportation as needed Coordinate a yearly schedule of special events, lead decorating for special events Prepare monthly recreation reports as required Write and publish monthly newsletter and calendar of events, gathering feedback from residents Provide training for recreation team and/or volunteers Oversee the maintenance of recreation equipment and report any concerns Develop and implement volunteer appreciation program Operate in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements

Qualifications and Experience



Experience in a residential care setting is preferred Completion of Therapeutic Recreation program Registered with provincial Therapeutic Recreation association and in good standing Valid provincial class 4 driver's license required Completion of CPR and First Aid is an asset Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partners Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests Superior oral and written communication skills Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve

Conditions of Employment



Clear Drivers Abstract Clear Police Information Check Clear Vulnerable Sector Check



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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2454086
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Part Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Red Deer, AB, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned