Description

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.

For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!

Key Responsibilities

- Provides day to day coordination of the therapeutic recreation services, as directed by the Active Living Manager;

- Responsible for ensuring completion of the initial and ongoing Therapeutic Recreation Assessments for DAL residents (and PAL if requested by the AHS);

- To ensure the quality of recreation, wellness and leisure services in compliance with skilled, regulatory, legislative and / or organizational standards;

- To plan, develop and facilitate meaningful resident centric recreation programs in collaboration with the Director of Active Living;

- Provides therapeutic recreation services in the area of functional intervention, leisure education and recreation participation;

- To ensure residents are aware of recreation / leisure opportunities available to them by creating and distributing monthly recreation calendars;

- To ensure that the Recreation department is compliant with regulatory and / or organizational standards;

- To promote resident autonomy, independence and advocacy, including Residents’ rights and a culture of non-abuse;

- To elevate resident or family complaints to the Executive Director if beyond the scope of Active Living Manager;

- To provide or participate in residence tours with prospective residents, clients or families and ensure appropriate recreation,



wellness and leisure information is provided;

- To ensure resident records are current, and maintained in accordance with policies, practices and standards;

- To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity;

- Supports AHS Standards and organizational policies;

- To complete all other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Credentials and Experience

- A bachelor’s degree or community college diploma in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, Gerontology, Recreation and Leisure Studies or related field
- A current membership with the applicable professional body and competency to perform skills within their scope of practice (i.e.: Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association [CTRA])

- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with seniors, particularly in Assisted Living and/or Long Term Care;

- Certification in specific wellness related interventions (i.e. Seniors Fitness, Montessori-based Dementia Programming, Seniors Aqua fitness, etc.) would be considered an asset

- Experience in conducting assessments and building programs to reflect resident needs.

- Effective oral and written communication skills to respectfully and compassionately work with older adults and their families

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and electronic health records

- Organizational skills, creativity and high motivation are required

- Current CPR / First Aid Certification

- Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS)

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.

📌 Full Time Recreation Therapist (Calgary)
🏢 Cogir Real Estate
📍 Calgary