Recreation Therapy Assistant

6 days ago

Edmonton, Canada VILLA MARGUERITE Full time

A premier Park Place care residence located in the community of Edmonton AB, Villa Marguerite offers both Independent Living and Supportive Living (DSL, SL4 and SL4D). Recognized for its inclusive care services and close proximity to Misericordia Hospital and West Edmonton Mall, Villa Marguerite Seniors Community combines unique social events with the comfort and services that provide residents a warm and welcoming environment to call home.

**Position Summary**:
The Recreation Therapy Assistant is responsible for implementing therapeutic recreation and life enrichment programs which meet the physical, social, emotional spiritual and intellectual need of our Residents. The Recreation Therapy Assistant will be responsible for day to day preparation, implementation, documentation and evaluation of Therapy programs. The Therapy Assistant will work closely with the Therapy Manager and from time to time with other departments. The Recreation Therapy Assistant will at all times demonstrate support of Park Place Policies and Procedures and conduct themselves in a professional manner. This is an AUPE unionized position.

This is a temporary full-time position.

**Qualifications**:

- Recognized Therapy/Recreation Assistant Certificate is an asset, but not required
- Experience working with seniors, the disabled, or those requiring mental health support is an asset
- **Clear criminal record security clearance with vulnerable Sector included (no more than 6 months old)**:

- Must be physically fit, able to be on your feet for long periods of time
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
- Effective written and oral communication skills in the English language
- Must be able to work independently, and as part of the interdisciplinary team

**Salary**: $19.71-$26.94 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience working with seniors, the disabled, or those requiring mental health support?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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