Age Care

Age Care

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

Calgary, Alberta, Canada · Contract

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About the role

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Approach residents to request their participation in programs as per care plan. Ensure resident assigned to programs are indeed participating and document same
  • Maintain regular inventory of craft and storage rooms

Requirements

  • 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 be fluent in English, both orally and in writing
  • 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
  • Must possess strong interpersonal and organization skills
  • High energy, a positive attitude, a team player who regularly displays AgesCare's guiding principles

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