Therapy Aide - Recreation - [Y-915]

Under the direction of the Recreation Therapist and under the general supervision of the Site Manager, working to enrich the lives of the residents in long term care by providing the support and assistance implementing recreation activities. Come join our Willow Creek Long term care team in the recreation department, as a temporary full time Rec Aide. As a Recreation Therapy Aide, you will be working both independently and as part of the interdisciplinary team where you will contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of recreation services. Your role may include administrative duties such as ordering supplies, booking clients, tracking attendances, equipment inventory and preparing/cleaning the recreation area. Under the direction of a supervising recreation therapist you will prepare and/or apply routine interventions, promote patient (client, resident) healthy living, self-care independence and motivate clients to actively participate in assigned therapy protocols or programs. You may assist with client lifts and transfers, positioning, and basic activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) within the context of the therapy program. Riding the e-assist wheelchair bike is a necessary and great part of the job! As a Therapy Aide, you will be working both independently and as part of the interdisciplinary team where you will contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of rehabilitation services. Your role may include administrative duties such as ordering supplies, booking clients, tracking attendances, equipment inventory and preparing/cleaning the treatment area. Under the direction of a supervising recreation therapist, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, audiologist, or speech language pathologist, you will prepare and/or apply routine interventions, promote patient (client, resident) healthy living, self-care independence and motivate clients to actively participate in assigned therapy protocols or programs. You may assist with client lifts and transfers, positioning, and basic activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) within the context of the therapy program. Completion of Grade 12. Good knowledge of written and oral English. Experience working in a LTC setting. Experience with clients that have dementia. Experience in recreation programs for therapeutic recreation. Ability to work as a member of a team and to request and accept direction as required. Effective interpersonal and communication skills with patients/clients, families, visitors and team members. Well-developed time management skills. Ability to handle the physical demands of the position- mobilizing residents, using lifts, pushing wheelchairs, etc. Provides a broad range of individual and group activities that are developed to meet the residents' needs under the guidance of the Recreation Therapist. Assists residents in getting ready for community outings when off site. Works collaboratively with other staff, families, and volunteers. Assists residents with toileting and personal care as required when off site. Rides the wheelchair bike for resident therapy. Note Willow Creek- Claresholm, is 107 km south of Calgary and 80 km North of Lethbridge Resume (attachment) must accompany application for consideration. Current CPR certification. Supportive pathways education an asset. Recreation education an asset.