Recreation Aide - Casual

Location: Central Foothills (Sundre)

Taylor View Towers is a vibrant seniors’ living community innorth-central Red Deer, serving over 300 residents through a person-directed care model rooted in the Eden Alternative philosophy. Our mission is to providean enriching living experience by delivering compassionate care and fostering meaningful connections.

Our mission is to provide an enriching resident living experience in Central Alberta, by delivering compassionate care, fostering meaningful connections, and creating an environment where residents thrive in a vibrant,purposeful living, supported by a dedicated and passionate team.

Key Responsibility Areas (% Range of Focus):

Provide sand evaluates the delivery of recreational services based on the Resident Care Plan and Service Plan

Resident Support:

Supports the Resident’s lifestyle in their Community environment in accordance with the Resident’s individualized Care Plan as authorized by Homecare.

Reports necessary changes regarding the Resident Care/Service Plan as per request ofthe Resident as it relates to recreational services.

Supports the residents in identifying personal leisure barriers and consults with Recreation Therapist in designing intervention

Assists with daily life within the Community, as needed, in a variety of ways beyond recreation-specific practices, such as serving meals, doing light housekeeping, removing trash, assisting Residents, and leading Learning Circles.

Maintains professional boundaries & confidentiality to protect vulnerable residents.

Administrative:

Participates in the development of Well-Being Strategies

Adheresto Health Services Contracts

Monitor sand reports inventory of recreational supplies

Address unscheduled Housing/Service Plan needs as required based on Well-Being Strategies

Completing recreation specific documentation & progress notes

Qualifications:

Relationships:

Reports to:

Recreation Therapist Supervisor

Internal Contacts:
Residents, Family Members,Employee Care Partners

External Contacts:
Vendors

Training and Support:

Attend sand actively participates in various committees/meetings providing advice/input

Demonstrates delegated services to care partners as per accepted practice standards

Educates Care Partners (residents, families, employees) on the benefits of recreational services and assists them in practicing these skills

Abidesby the regulations as set out by their applicable Association

Projects and Assignments:

Performsa variety of other projects and assignments as required

Education

Grade 12 Diploma or recognized equivalent is required

A diploma in recreation with a specialization in therapeutic recreation or aDegree in Recreation Therapy, Leisure Studies, or Recreation Administration is required

Experience

Experience in recreation programs and providing recreation therapist services.

Competencies (skills, abilities, knowledge):

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Oral / Written Communication – must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.

Teamwork

Attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to effectively deal with difficult and/or crisis situations.

Health and Safety

Demonstrates an awareness/knowledge of the importance of health and safety; accident and injury prevention; and adheres to safe work practices and procedures.

Working Conditions:

The ability to move freely about, lift, or push up to 50 lbs., and frequent stooping, kneeling, reaching, bending, and standing.

Work in stressful and potentially emotionally charged situations.

This position is expected to demonstrate commitment to Taylor View Towers Values.

Why Join Our Community?

Competitive compensation package

Opportunity for personal and professional growth

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