Recreation Assistant Salvation Army

Position: Recreation Assistant at The Salvation Army
Transform lives as a Recreation Assistant with The Salvation Army, providing vital therapeutic services in Alberta. Collaborate with the Recreation Therapy Manager to enhance resident engagement and well-being.

In this casual role, you will assist in developing and executing recreational programs for seniors under the guidance of the Recreation Therapy Manager. You will play a key role in assessment, data collection, and maintaining therapy areas. Working with individuals with mental health conditions, your contributions will significantly impact the residents’ quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating and implementing therapeutic recreation programs

• Compile monthly statistics and attend to resident records

• Support the therapeutic care plan and resident assessments

• Complete supply requisitions and maintain therapy equipment

• Transport residents using the program vehicle when needed

Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in Recreation Therapy or related experience

• CPR and Standard First Aid certification required

• Clean Class 5 driver’s license with a clear abstract

• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check

• Previous experience with seniors and mental health

Leverage your experience in therapeutic recreation to foster impactful experiences for residents at The Salvation Army.