This position is a temporary coverage position (6 months with possibility of extension)

JOB SUMMARY
As a valued interdisciplinary team member, the Recreation Aide, under the direction of the Recreation Manager, implements recreation and life enrichment programs which meet the physical, social, emotional, spiritual and intellectual needs of the Residents. Ensures a commitment to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per the Strategic Directions of Park Place Seniors Living.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties and Responsibilities may include all or some of the following responsibilities depending on the size of the home and may be combined with another Job Title if applicable.

Responsible day-to-day for the preparation, implementation and evaluation of recreation programs.

Ensures that every Resident is involved in identified recreational activities. Leads, instructs and motivates Residents in individual and group leisure pursuits.

Records complete, accurate and relevant data for every Resident according to Park Place charting protocol.

Maintains ongoing communication with other interdisciplinary team members and works collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) including volunteers to support Residents’ wishes and needs.

When Resident programs occur off-site, accompanies Residents with other employees and/or family members or substitute decision-maker to ensure safety at all times.

Attends relevant education sessions.

Assists with the Park Place Quality Assurance program audits and evaluations to determine results and effectiveness of current programs.

Responsible to take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of Residents, visitors, self,



other employees, volunteers, and the general public.

Report near miss, injury, equipment damage and accidents to the supervisor immediately and complete required reports.

Report unsafe work conditions and unsafe acts.

Make safety suggestions.

Perform other related duties as required.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible to read, understand and comply with Park Place’s and provincially mandated Occupational Health and Safety policies and safe work practices.

Involved in all aspects of the Health and Safety Program including:

Uses safe work procedures

Promotes health and safety policy and awareness

Makes safety suggestionsReads OHS minutes posted

Responsible to take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of Residents, self, other employees and the public

Reports any near miss, injury, and accident or equipment damage to supervisor immediately and completes required reports

Corrects and/or reports unsafe conditions

Sets a good example

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Certification in Recreation Aide and/or related area with a minimum of one (1) year recent related experience preferred. equivalences may be considered

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Excellent written and verbal English language skills with a strong ability to communicate with and understand the changing needs of Residents’ living in long term care.

Must be organized, dependable and adaptable.

Must possess the ability to make decisions and be accountable for those decisions.

Strong communicator with Residents, families, employees, volunteers, and visitors.

Proven ability to prioritize and organize workload.

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📌 Recreation Aide (30-35 hours per week) (Alberta)
🏢 Park Place Seniors Living
📍 Alberta