Recreation Therapy Aide

2 weeks ago

Calgary, Canada The Brenda Strafford Foundation Full time

**Who we are**:
The Brenda Strafford Foundation is a charitable organization that owns and operates four Long Term Care and Assisted Living seniors care communities in Calgary, AB, and Okotoks, AB. We take pride in providing a safe, caring and comfortable home environment that caters to the complex needs of our residents and families.

Putting people first is a way of life at The Brenda Strafford Foundation. It’s in our values. And it’s fundamental to the way we do things. By realizing the individual needs of our residents, clients and families, we can all play a role and make a difference in the preservation of dignity and the pursuit of happiness.

Clifton House, a division of The Brenda Strafford Foundation, is currently seeking the next great addition to our team Reporting to them Manager of Recreation Therapy, the **Recreation Therapy Aide** is responsible for planning and facilitating recreational, social and therapeutic programming for seniors of various levels of functioning.

**Qualifications**:
Your key responsibilities as a Recreation Therapist Aide will involve:

- Facilitating a variety of recreation programs for our Long Term Care and Assisted Living residents;
- Assisting during seasonal events and special outings;
- Documenting participation in programs and maintaining appropriate statistics;
- Preparing and posting program notices and calendars throughout the facility;
- Providing therapeutic one-on-one visits under the direction of the Director of Recreation Therapy;
- Reporting residents' progress to the Director so that documentation can be entered into clinical records;
- Directing and supervising volunteers assisting with assigned programs;
- Working collaboratively and cooperatively within an interdisciplinary team;
- Assuming cross-functional duties as required (e.g. assisting with feeding).

**Education and experience**:

- Recreation Therapy Aide certification, or equivalent certification;
- Experience in Long Term Recreation Therapy desirable;
- Food Safe Handling Certificate;
- First Aid/CPR;
- Supportive Pathway.

**Skills and abilities**:

- Excellent communication skills in verbal and written English;
- Effective interpersonal skills for interacting with residents, families and staff;
- Effective organizational and time management skills;
- Critical thinking skills, within the scope of practice;

**More than skills and experience we look for people who are the right fit.**

Our team members are passionate about the mission, vision and values of The BSF.

We:

- Put people at the center of everything we do;
- Boldly pursue quality & innovation with pride and enthusiasm;
- Believe in engagement with all stakeholders and respect every voice; and
- Act with compassion, empathy, and understanding.

**The BSF Way Commitments - We will**:

- Get to know what makes a person unique
- Enable and respect choices
- Champion everyone's abilities, interests and aspirations
- Deliver "wow" service
- Do little things that can make a big difference
- Be the reason someone smiles
- Make people feel at home
- Be present in the moment

**Why You Should Join Us**: This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors and vulnerable families while advancing your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Join us at BSF where innovation meets compassion, and together, we empower communities and transform lives.

**Join Our Inclusive Team**: BSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where all employees feel valued and respected.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $22.51-$26.60 per hour

Licence/Certification:

- Recreation Therapy Aide Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

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