Recreational Care Specialist

4 weeks ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Wing Kei Full time

Job Summary

The Recreational Assistant will play a vital role in delivering exceptional care and recreation services to our clients at Wing Kei. This dynamic individual will be responsible for promoting the Wing Kei vision, mission, and core values while providing personal care and assisting with daily living and personal hygiene activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver personal care and assist with daily living and personal hygiene activities
  • Assist in nursing process – observes, documents, and reports changes in clients’ physical and emotional condition to provide input into care plans; assists in medication delivery
  • Assist the Licensed Practical Nurse (ADP) in the implementation and evaluation of recreation programs according to resident/client needs by encouraging and getting clients to participate in recreation and social activities. Provides feedback to the Licensed Practical Nurse (ADP).
  • Provides cognitive, social, and emotional support to clients and encourages clients’ engagement in programs that improve their quality of life
  • Maintains effective communication, good relationships, and collaboration with clients, families, significant others, and other team members.
  • Provides job shadowing or mentorship to members of the health care team or students, as assigned
  • Participates in team/facility meetings. Participates in team and client and family council meetings, provides input in problem-solving process.
  • Participates in on-going trainings to ensure high standards of service and best practices in the field are achieved
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Is aligned with Wing Kei’s vision and mission to continue to deliver excellence in seniors care
  • Completion of a recognized Therapy Assistant Program, Diploma in Social Services or Recreation or has field-related experience
  • Experience working in an Adult Day Program preferred
  • Certified as a Recreation Therapy Aide, or has intentions to pursue certification
  • Is diligent with good observation skills, keen attention to details
  • Is cheerful, energetic, and resourceful; has a strong interest in leisure and wellness activities
  • Is respectful for clients and their family members, as well their rights and privacy, and properties
  • Is committed to perform and promote effective work practices and safety awareness
  • Possess effective verbal and non-verbal skills to communicate with clients and interdisciplinary teams; ability to communicate in Chinese would be an asset
  • Ability to assist in resident transfers and move equipment

Benefits

This is a benefit non-eligible position

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