Recreation Therapist

Work hours7.5 hrs per shift, Monday to Friday, occasional weekends and evenings PostingDateDecember 16, 2025 DESCRIPTION Our workplace is one where staff can grow in a career that is meaningful and contributing to the community. Wing Kei’s staff and volunteers provide compassionate and individualized support for seniors through on-site health and living care. As an organization, we adhere to high standards of care, repeatedly receiving Exemplary Standing with Accreditation Canada over the years. Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Care and Clinical Manager, the Recreation Therapist will direct recreational assistants in implementing therapeutic recreation programs to enhance the quality of residents’ lives. THE ROLE Key Accountabilities Demonstrate, promote and advocate the Wing Kei vision, mission and core values Conduct therapeutic assessment, treatment goals/plans and regular care plan review for residents to remove barriers that prevents residents from participating in meaningful leisure and to maximize independence and participation In collaboration with residents, families, interdisciplinary team members and volunteers, promote physical, cognitive, social and emotional well‑being through engagement in therapeutic activities Plan, implement, and evaluate individual and group therapeutic programs as related to resident specific goals according to Wing Kei’s Person and Family Centered Care Framework Supervise and provide guidance to Recreational Assistants Participate in on‑going trainings to ensure high standard of service and best practices in the field is achieved Other general duties including essential standards of practice outlined in ATRA's Competency profile: Assessment Intervention Plans Program Development Program Delivery Documentation Evaluation Professional Development Community Practice Communication Problem Solving Patient Centered Care Therapeutic Relationships and Boundaries Professional Judgement THE INDIVIDUAL WHO WILL SUCCEED Is aligned with Wing Kei’s vision and mission to continue to deliver excellence in senior care Completion of a Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in recreation with a specialization in therapeutic recreation Current professional member of ATRA Completion of CPR training with a current license/certificate Is cheerful and resourceful, enthusiastic with a positive and flexible attitude Exhibits consistent critical thinking and problem solving Possess effective organization and program management skills Is diligent with good observation skills, keen attention to details and sensitivity to residents’ feelings, preferences and needs Possesses effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage and motivate residents of varying abilities and to communicate and collaborate with families and the interdisciplinary team. The ability to communicate in Chinese would be an asset Is flexible to work rotating shifts including evenings and weekends Experience in working in Long Term Care or Support Living (SL4) setting preferred If you are shortlisted for this opportunity, we will contact you regarding next steps. Package includes: Health Insurance Life Insurance Wellness Program Pension We are an equity employer and encourage applications from all genders, persons with disabilities and visible minorities who may contribute to the wellbeing of our residents. All new employees must complete a Criminal Records Check in accordance with the Protection for Persons in Care Act. In compliance with Alberta Health’s Infection Control standards, all new employees are required to provide a copy of their Tuberculosis or Chest X‑Ray paperwork and a proof of positive immunity of MMR within 30 days of their date of hire. Thank you for your interest in working at Wing Kei. Unless you are contacted for an interview, you will receive no further acknowledgment of your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr