Recreation Therapy Aide Casual AgeCare Skypointe-3

About the role

Reporting to the Recreation Manager, the Recreation Therapy Aide assists in the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and daily operations of therapeutic recreation programs. The Recreation Therapy Aide promotes teamwork and a culture that demonstrates the guiding principles of AgeCare; Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Quality and encourages practices that respect resident, family and staff rights, individuality and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying residents' Leisure Lifestyle goals through presenting an individualized and appropriate Recreation Program Schedule
• As resident needs or wants change, ensure revisions of goals are communicated to the appropriate person(s)
• Ensure recreational programming is carried out appropriately to meet individual needs
• Transport residents to offsite activities by driving an AgeCare provided vehicle
• Assist in the monthly Recreation Calendar planning
• Involved in scheduling, implementation, evaluation of Recreation Therapy programs
• Approach residents to request their participation in programs as per care plan. Ensure resident assigned to programs are indeed participating and document same
• Participate in environmental safety audits
• Maintain regular inventory of craft and storage rooms

Requirements

• Mental Health Unit experience an asset

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Company Intel

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