Recreation Therapy Assistant

Job summary

The Recreation Therapy Assistant assists in scheduling, preparing, and implementing therapeutic programs to meet the holistic needs of residents. They are also responsible for documenting care, program attendance, and interactions within the resident's health care record.

Job details

RECREATION THERAPY ASSISTANT (RTA) SOUTHWOOD CARE CENTER Are you a dedicated and compassionate Recreation Therapy Aide who is looking to make a difference in the lives of our Continuing Care Residents by providing person-centered care? Come and Join the Heart of Excellence Company Overview: Intercare is a fully accredited Alberta-based company providing health and life enrichment services in continuing care centers since 1992. Our purpose is to maintain dignity, offer choice, and support growth for those we serve. Here at Intercare, our employees drive the success of our organization through the implementation of our core values. Without the dedication and commitment of our employees, Intercare would not have grown into a leader in the continuing care sector. That’s why we make every effort as an organization to provide our valued employees with a safe, healthy, and rewarding work environment. Location: Southwood Care Centre Positions Available: Casual position with open availability required Salary: Salary ranges from $18.80 to $24.32 per hour Role Responsibilities: * Assist in scheduling, preparing and implementing therapeutic programs which support Intercare’s philosophy of meeting the holistic needs of customers as directed * Maintain appropriate records of planned programs and attendance * Documents care, programs and interactions as required on the resident’s health care record * Participate in outings and other special events * Demonstrate respect to all customers by working with them in a calm, courteous manner Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements: * A Recreation Therapy Aide Diploma is preferred; a Recreation Therapy Aide certificate and/or a minimum of two years as recreation therapy assistant or related field experience in a continuing care setting will be considered * Ability to read, write and comprehend the English language * Mentally and physically able to perform duties as outlined * Preference will be given to those candidates who have a therapy aide certificate from a recognized program * Driver's License Class 4 is an asset Intercare employees enjoy the following: * Work/life balance * Competitive compensation and benefits package * Company events * Employee Assistance Program * Educational opportunities * A respectful and positive working environment APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL A SUITABLE CANDIDATE IS FOUND INTERCARE’S VALUES Respect | Compassion | Commitment | Service | Ethics For more information, visit https://www.intercarealberta.com/ [https://www.intercarealberta.com/]

What you’ll do

The Recreation Therapy Assistant assists in scheduling, preparing, and implementing therapeutic programs to meet the holistic needs of residents. They are also responsible for documenting care, program attendance, and interactions within the resident's health care record.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Recreation Therapy Aide Diploma or certificate, with at least two years of experience in a continuing care setting preferred. Applicants must be able to read, write, and comprehend English and be physically and mentally capable of performing the required duties.

Benefits

• Work/life balance • Competitive compensation • Benefits package • Company events • Employee Assistance Program • Educational opportunities • Respectful and positive working environment

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Recreation therapy
• Person-centered care
• Therapeutic programming
• Record keeping
• Documentation
• Event planning
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Valid Driver's License
• Compassion
• Continuing Care
• English Language
• Sociotherapy
• Recreational Therapy
• Scheduling

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Sports & Recreation
• Recreational Therapy Assistant
• Recreational Therapist
• Health Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Recreational Therapists