Recreation Therapist - Jobs in Winterburn

Job Description

Location: Advantage Assist/Asura Health Head Office, West EdmontonHours: Permanent FTE 0.5 We are currently seeking a Recreation Therapist to join our Advantage Assist team at our head office in West Edmonton. This is a part-time position (37.5 hours biweekly). We are flexible and willing to work with the right candidate to design a schedule that works for them. About usAdvantage Assist has been providing exceptional management and care services to senior living communities across Alberta for over two decades. Our privately owned company is committed to delivering the highest standards of hospitality and care with a focus on compassion, service, and quality. We define excellence in seniors #39; living, and we work hard to make that reality for every person in our communities. We believe that working at Advantage Assist requires a special type of individual who is passionate about engaging with older adults and committed to treating residents with respect, honor, and dignity. Our team members possess the experience and expertise needed to help residents achieve the fulfilling lives they envision for themselves. If you share our values and want to define excellence in seniors care with us, then we encourage you to apply. What you will do:

• Support our seniors living sites by providing guidance on best practices for recreation activities
• Engage in the planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of recreation programs in a safe manner to meet the needs of the residents
• Support the residents and their families by enhancing independence, safety, dignity, and personal well-being while using a person-centered approach
• Educate the residents and their families about the physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual benefits of recreation and leisure participation
• Deliver effective and efficient care that promotes resident/family choice and acknowledges the strengths and limitations of the individual resident, as well respecting their need for safety and safety of others
• Participate in continuous quality improvement
• Create an environment that protects the confidentiality of the residents, staff, and activities of the community
• Visit our Seniors Living sites including periodic travel to rural Alberta

What we have to offer:

• Competitive compensation because we believe in rewarding our employees fairly for their hard work and dedication
• Group benefits to help our employees take care of themselves, and their families
• RRSP Matching Program to help our employees plan for their future
• Opportunities for professional growth, including training and development programs to help our employees reach their full potential
• Working for a company that is passionate about what we do and dedicated to defining excellence in seniors #39; care

Minimum Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Post-secondary education required
• Diploma/Degree in Recreation studies or adapted Physical Education preferred
• In lieu of education, extensive work experience with seniors may be considered
• Experience with seniors and/or people with disabilities required
• Minimum of 1 year working in recreation/activity programming
• First Aid and CPR Certificate an asset

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.