Glastonbury Village
1585 Glastonbury Blvd
Edmonton, AB T5T2W5, CAN

Description Key Accountabilities:
Resident Assessment
Ensures the Therapeutic Recreation Assessments are completed for all Supportive Living residents on intake, annual, or as needed basis
Contacts families and/or Power of Attorney during the assessment process for clarifications and further information
Recreation and Leisure Awareness
Educate staff, residents, and family regarding the “7 Dimensions of Wellness” and the benefits of recreation and leisure participation
Assist with the evaluation of Recreation Programs and Services at all sites
Research best practices and innovative programs
Participate in the creation of Program Plans
Care Conferences
Communicate therapeutic outcomes at family and physician care conferences (it unable to attend pass information onto the Wellness Manager or Team Lead prior to conference)
Prepare report; including statistics, resident participation records, updated care plan, and expected outcomes
File updated report in resident chart/binder
Resident Integration
Assists socially isolated residents with gradual integration into community programs of choice
Team Leadership and Communication
The Recreation Therapist will provide leadership to the Recreation Coordinators in the capacity of programming expertise. They will guide and share knowledge when requested
Care plans will be shared with the Recreation Coordinators to ensure an understanding of program procedures with individual residents
Attend scheduled team meetings, ability to lead or organize when requested
Recreation Programming
The Recreation Therapist engages in one-to-one programming, based on resident assessment
Develops small group therapeutic programming for identified residents and trains the Recreation Coordinator to deliver and meet the outcomes of the resident care plan
Provides ongoing contributions to the structuring and development of recreation departmental goals
Maintains records of resident participation within the care plan




Considers and applies program adaptations to ensure equal access for high acuity residents who would benefit, from the recreation program offered. This may involve extensive collaboration with Wellness Team.
Manages the Community Volunteer Program
Ensures Volunteer Application packages are available
Develops “Job Descriptions” with the assistance of the Recreation Coordinators
Health and Safety
Practices safety consciousness and maintains an organized and clean environment both in the office and in the activity areas
Complies with safety regulations and policies. Ensures no undue risk beyond that associated with thoughtful program participation
Reports unsafe conditions within the living and work setting; takes required action to decrease the risk of injury immediately and/or notifies the Executive Director/ Wellness Manager of the concern.
Budget Oversight
Maintains the Therapeutic portion of the budget by completing month-end reconciliation and tracking spending
Identifies and orders appropriate program supplies and equipment
Education and Development
Be accountable for personal mandatory education and development; attend relevant workshops, seminars, and conferences. Will apply learning in the workplace and may be required to share knowledge gained at sponsored educational opportunities
Identifies relevant opportunities for growth and skill-building by attending workshops and seminars
Demonstrate commitment to learning new skills, methods, and ideas: broaden experience through research, work on projects and committees.
Contributes 2x annually to the monthly newsletter
Job Specifications
The core competencies of the Recreation Therapist’s role consist of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.




Minimum Educational/Experience Requirements
Post-secondary education required
Active Registration with ATRA
Diploma/Degree in Recreation studies or adapted Physical Education preferred
In lieu of education, extensive work experience with seniors may be considered
Experience with seniors and/or people with dementia and/or disabilities required
Minimum of 1 year working in the area of recreation/activity programming
Experience with palliative and hospice care an asset
AFLCA Older adult certification an asset
First Aid and CPR Certificate an asset
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to multi-task
Exceptional time management skills, ability to prioritize
Good judgment and ability to exercise discretion
Motivated, creative, and willing to take calculated risks
Ability to self-initiate and also work well as a team member
Compassionate, courteous, and respectful
Excellent observational skills and ability to determine urgency or reportable incidents
Personal Requirements
Maintain a professional, but functional, appearance in dress and grooming
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and personal hygiene
Special Requirements
Involves extensive standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 10kg is often required) – dress should reflect this
Requires the ability to critically assess the needs and abilities of the residents
Must own and properly register and insure own vehicle
Other Bona-Fide Occupational Requirements
A current and clear Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is required for all new site-based employees.
Disclaimer
This job description indicates representative responsibilities and specifications of the position only and should not be considered to necessarily represent all responsibilities and specifications of the position. The incumbent may perform other duties as assigned, which are not specified in this description. A review and update of this job description will take place at the yearly performance review.

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📌 Recreation Therapist - Part Time (Alberta)
🏢 Christenson Communities
📍 Alberta