Recreational Assistant

Found in: Talent CA C2 - 1 week ago

Calgary, Canada Wing Kei Full time

DESCRIPTION

Our workplace is one where staff can grow in a career that is meaningful and contributing to the community. Wing Kei’s staff and volunteers provide compassionate and individualized support for seniors through on-site health and living care. As an organization, we adhere to high standards of care, repeatedly receiving Exemplary Standing with Accreditation Canada over the years.

Under the direction and supervision of Director of Care and Clinical Managers, the Recreational Assistant will be assisting the Recreational Therapist to improve and maintain the residents’ functional abilities, leisure engagement, socialization, mood and quality of life through therapeutic programs and recreation activities, in accordance with Wing Kei’s Person and Family Centred Care framework, aligned with our vision, mission and values.

THE ROLE

Key Accountabilities Demonstrate, promote and advocate the Wing Kei vision, mission and core values Assist and promote physical, cognitive and social skills needed to maintain and promote recreational pursuits and quality of life Organize and lead individual and group therapeutic programs, including seasonal activities and community outings, developed by Recreational Therapist; participate in the planning and evaluation of programs Prepare equipment and supplies and responsible for the maintenance and inventory of the available resources Provides assistance with resident/client activities of daily living such as toileting when on outings Assist in the collection of data and records of residents’ activity levels for assessment and reassessment process Assist in supervising volunteers that assist in therapeutic programs ,including visitations and big group events Collaborate with other disciplines to develop social and recreational approaches to individualized resident care in accordance to Wing Kei’s Person and Family Centred Care Framework Participate in on-going trainings to ensure high standard of service and best practices in the field is achieved

THE INDIVIDUAL WHO WILL SUCCEED

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 Completion of a recognized Health Care Aide program and current enrolment with Alberta HCA Directory is preferred Completion of CPR training with a current license/certificate Is cheerful and resourceful; has a strong interest in leisure and wellness activities Is respectful of residents and their family members Is diligent with good observation skills, keen attention to details and sensitivity to residents’ feelings, preferences and needs Is committed to perform and promote effective work practices and demonstrates safety awareness Good physical fit and ability to assist in resident transfers and move equipment Possesses effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage and motivate residents of varying abilities and to communicate and collaborate with families and the interdisciplinary team. The ability to communicate in Chinese would be an asset Is flexible to work rotating shifts including evenings and weekends Experience in working in Long Term Care or Support Living (SL4) setting preferred 

Benefits:

Package includes:

Dental Insurance Health Insurance Life Insurance Wellness Program Pension

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