Temporary Part Time Recreation Therapist
Taylor View Towers is a vibrant seniors’ living community in north-central Red Deer, serving over 300 residents through a person-directed care model rooted in the Eden Alternative philosophy. Our mission is to provide an enriching living experience by delivering compassionate care and fostering meaningful connections.
Our mission is to provide an enriching resident living experience in Central Alberta, by delivering compassionate care, fostering meaningful connections, and creating an environment where residents thrive in a vibrant, purposeful living, supported by a dedicated and passionate team.
As a Recreation Therapist at Taylor View Towers, we seek the following skills and attributes:
- Personify the vision, objectives, and guiding philosophy of Connecting Care, in your daily activities
- A strong personal commitment to Person Directed Care approaches
- Familiarity with the Eden Alternative Philosophy and the Domains of Well-Being is preferred
- Strives to attain excellence in Resident, family member and employee care partner satisfaction
- Friendly with a sense of humor and the utmost respect for all persons
- Ensures the performance of recreational services as specified in the Care/Service Plan
- Facilitating and encouraging Resident advocacy
- Responsible for audits and reports, providing and evaluating the delivery of recreational services based on the Resident Care Plan & Service Plan
- Supports the residents in identifying personal leisure barriers
- Follows the Emergency Management Plan, Infection Control protocol, WHMIS, and Health & Safety
- Assisting with daily life and duties within the Community
- Participates in projects and quality improvement initiatives
- Maintain appropriate levels of certification
- Someone who embodies patient leadership skills, while exemplifying team player behavioristics
- Professional motivator, coach, and mentor
Qualifications:
- Must hold valid certification in First Aid and CPR
- Must have a diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or a Degree in Recreation Therapy, Leisure Studies, or Recreation Administration
- Professional Membership with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) required
- Obtain prior to employment, a clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector check
- Experience working with seniors is preferred
- Experience supporting recreation programs is preferred
Job Profile: Temporary position with an undetermined end date, with the potential to become permanent and possibility to transition into a full-time role.
Why join our community?
- Competitive compensation package
- Opportunity for personal and professional growth
- We provide an approach to care that supports the WHOLE person, that upholds their right to a life full of purpose, connection, empowerment, and possibility. *Read more about our philosophy https://www.edenalt.org/
- Life, Health & Dental benefits along with Health Spending Account, RRSP program with employer maximum % matching (All permanent employees with 24 hours+ qualify for benefits & RRSP)
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