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Recreation Therapy Aide

32 minutes ago

Canmore, Canada SE Health Full time

Make an Impact on Seniors' Health

SE Health Recreation Therapy Aides are the best of the best. We provide care and independence to our residents, using a client- and family-centered approach that incorporates the most current research into practice. When you choose to join SE Health, you become part of a diverse and collaborative care team where you'll apply your skills – and your heart – to provide services that support our residents to live and age well. You'll make a difference in their lives, and they'll make a difference in yours

The Bow River Seniors Lodge is a 60-unit Supported Living facility in Canmore, Alberta: 30 units SL4 and 30 units SL4D. SE Health (SE) will be providing care management services, and Bow Valley Regional Housing (BVRH) will be providing hospitality and accommodation services.

Status: Casual

Why join our team?

  • Competitive compensation. Our Total Rewards package includes a competitive salary, group benefits, RRSP pension, on-demand pay, and exclusive perks/discounts available only to SE Health staff.
  • Develop yourself with SE. We have education bursaries, Tuition Assistance Programs, continuing education, training, and professional development to support your lifelong learning. You'll benefit from our orientation, mentorship, and coaching programs. And our leadership team will support you to practice to the full scope, to integrate the most current evidence into your practice, and is fully available to you 24/7 to support you in delivering the best possible care to your patients. We have on-site day care also available via a private provider.
  • Grow your career. SE Health is a large national organization with diverse healthcare business lines. You'll have an opportunity – and will be supported – to do different types of roles in different locations if that is what you're interested in. Or you can pivot to supporting or leadership positions where you can use your nursing skills to contribute and make an impact in different ways.
  • Innovative. At SE, we are always looking for new, innovative ways to improve. You'll be encouraged and supported to identify and make improvements to the way we do our work. As a social enterprise, we support research into seniors ' health and Aging. You'll have the ability to be part of this research firsthand, to learn from it, and will be supported to integrate that research into your practice.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Recreation Therapy Aide is a key member of the care team who provides care for residents living in senior living facilities using a client and family-centered approach that incorporates the most current research into practice.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include, but not limited to:

  • Carries out established recreation and leisure programs
  • Works with the Recreational Therapist and residents to develop innovative recreation and leisure programs
  • Coordinates opportunities for residents to be as fully involved and independently responsible as possible
  • Assists, encourages, and motivates residents to participate in programs
  • Assists residents to, during, and from programs as necessary.
  • Ensures residents' rights are maintained
  • Ensures recreation equipment and supplies are used, maintained, and stored in a safe, clean, and efficient manner. Reports unsafe or faulty equipment tothe manager
  • Actively participates in continuous quality improvement programs, meetings, committees, and educational in-services as required
  • Promotes and publicizes programs and special events
  • Maintains appropriate documentation as per policy and procedures, confidentiality, and security.
  • Encourages residents to be volunteers in their own community
  • Involvement with welcoming the admission/orientation of new residents
  • Maintains a current knowledge of Administrative and emergency policies and procedures, and participates in fire evacuation drills
  • Performs other related duties to ensure quality holistic resident service

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Grade 12 Diploma
  • Certificate in Recreation/Leisure Studies.
  • At least 1 year of recent related experience (seniors living, group leadership, music, arts and crafts, and fitness)
  • Demonstrated ability to initiate programs and organize recreational activities.
  • Up-to-date immunizations.
  • Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
  • Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Ability to lift up to 25 kilograms, and frequent movement and bending
  • Must be free from any allergies or related conditions that may be aggravated by working with pets
  • Ability to communicate and establish harmonious relationships with residents, families, volunteers, and visitors of the facility.
  • Excellent written and oral English skills
  • Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
  • A vehicle and a valid driver's license are assets.

About SE Health

At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive pay, benefits, pensions, and work-life balance. We're a great place to work, and we hope you'll join our team.

In the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and the greater good of public health, SE Health requires those who wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, and it has been 14 days since the last dose.

SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition team at at your earliest convenience

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