Recreation Therapy Assistant

2 days ago

Edmonton, Canada Park Place Seniors Living Full time

**JOB SUMMARY**
Reporting to the Recreation Manager and the Recreation Therapists, 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.

**POSITION**
**Recreation Therapy Assistant - Temporary 0.70FTE and this is a Unionized A.U.P.E. Position.**
**Hours of Work**:1300-2030

**WEEK**

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- 1300 - 2030
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- 2
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- 1300 - 2030
- 1300 - 2030
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- 1300 - 2030
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- 3
- 1300 - 2030
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- 1300 - 2030
- 1300 - 2030
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- 4
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- 1300 - 2030
- 1300 - 2030
- 1300 - 2030
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- 1300 - 2030
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**LOCATION**
Sprucewood Place Housing Community - 11418 97 Street Northwest, Edmonton AB T5G 1X5

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- ** Responsible for day-to-day preparation, implementation, and evaluation of Recreation / Therapy programs for Villa Marguerite (VM) and Spruce wood Place (SPW).**:

- ** Implements and facilitates and assists programs on the Recreation Therapy Calendar at VM and SPW to meet physical, emotional, social, spiritual, cognitive needs of each resident.**:

- ** Maintains and fills out Recreation attendance log daily for each individual resident. Monitor and report significant change in level of participation.**:

- ** Assists Recreation Manager and Recreation Therapist develop care/treatment plans to meet the needs of the resident’s interests and goals.**:

- ** Maintain relationships with all departments.**:

- ** Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate therapeutic programs for various populations. Adapt programs to meet the needs of the resident.**

**QUALIFICATION**
- ** Recognized Therapy/Recreation Assistant Certificate or Diploma 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/ hour

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