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Connecting Care (2000) Inc.

Recreation Therapist PWLPR

Peace River, AB, Canada

Apply by: Oct 27, 2026
Experience: Minimum 1-2 years in therapeutic recreation program planning experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 28, 2026

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At Connecting Care, we proudly embrace The Eden Alternative™ philosophy as a guiding force for every facet of community operations. This revolutionary approach to care prioritizes resident directed principles, fostering an environment that goes beyond meeting physical needs to truly enhance the well-being of our residents. We offer range of services, including senior living community operations. We enrich the lives of older adults through innovative care models and value-based care. Founded in rural Alberta, our commitment to care exceeds expectations – we are dedicated to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and compassionate environment for seniors and our employees. With a mission to build and operate person-directed communities, we value individuality, dignity, knowledge, hospitality.

Role Overview

As a Recreation Therapist, you play a pivotal role in modeling and integrating the Eden Alternative into daily community life, fostering a culture that reflects our Mission, Vision and Core Values. Your leadership and priorities set the tone for the community environment. Using a collaborative approach with residents and their entire care team, including families and external healthcare professionals, you are responsible for coordinating and evaluating all recreational services. You will foster a vibrant community that promotes meaningful relationships, individual choice, and a sense of belonging for all.

Key Accountabilities

Lead the direction, coordination, and evaluation of all therapeutic recreation services based on best practices.
Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of recreation programs and services.
Create and manage a balanced recreation calendar that addresses the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual needs of residents.
Facilitate group programs and individualized one-to-one visits as needed to ensure all residents have meaningful opportunities for engagement.
Conduct assessments of individual skills, needs, interests, and values related to recreation and leisure activities.
Advocate for resident preferences, ensuring adjustments to recreation plans reflect individual needs and choices.
Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure effective and efficient service delivery that aligns with resident-directed goals.
Attending and actively participating in wellness (care) conferences, providing a Recreation Therapy report that highlights residents' strengths, progress, and areas for improvement to support the care team wellness planning.
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, retention, and performance management of recreation care partners.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and coaching to the recreation team to ensure commitment to person-directed services and the Eden Philosophy of Care.
Develop and maintain program plans that provide clear guidelines for implementing recreation activities, ensuring consistency and quality across all programs.
Adhere to and enforce emergency management plans, infection control protocols, WHMIS, and health & safety wellness strategies.
Participate in budgeting and resource planning with the General Manager to ensure sustainable recreation programming.
Manage staff scheduling within budget guidelines.
Manage inventory and supplies.
Support community-wide initiatives that enhance companionship, purpose, and meaning in daily life.
Promote a culture of engagement and spontaneity, creating opportunities for residents to thrive.
Ensure attendance tracking is accurate, and use collected data to identify areas for program improvement and resident engagement needs.
Maintain up to date paperwork on residents such as Resident Leisure Biographies, PIPA forms, Outings Consent, etc.
Send monthly recreation summary report to the Home Office Designate.
Oversee the recruitment, training, supervision, and retention of volunteers, ensuring they are meaningfully engaged in enhancing resident experiences.
Participate in after-hours on-call responsibilities as required.
Perform additional duties as required to support community well-being and engagement.

Required Education

Degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or Recreation and Leisure Studies.
Registered with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).
A diploma in Therapeutic Recreation will be accepted if the candidate is a professional member of ATRA.
Current clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector check.

Required Skills

Minimum 3-5 years facilitating group and 1-to-1 programs.
Minimum 1-2 years in therapeutic recreation program planning experience.
Minimum 1-2 years of supervisory, leadership and conflict resolution skills.
Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
Knowledge of care planning, assessment tools, and therapeutic recreation regulations.
Commitment to person-directed care and the Eden Alternative Philosophy.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated ability to motivate and engage residents through meaningful activities and connections.
Self-starter, takes initiative, high degree of comfort interacting and establishing rapport.
Awareness of accident and injury prevention, with adherence to safe work practices.
Ability to complete mandatory training and education requirements within designated timelines.

Additional Education and Skills

Willingness to modify role to enhance resident experiences and engagement.
Maintain all required certifications and professional development standards.
Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional integrity within the community.

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Why Join Our Team?

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/)
Looking for a happy corporate culture! The term staff is not used here, we are Employee Care Partners!

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Responsibilities

Lead, coordinate, and evaluate therapeutic recreation services while fostering a person-directed culture based on the Eden Alternative philosophy. Manage recreation staff, volunteers, and program budgets to ensure meaningful engagement and well-being for all residents.

Requirements

Requires a degree or diploma in Recreation Therapy or related studies and professional membership with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA). Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience in program facilitation and 1-2 years of leadership experience.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation
Program planning
Leadership
Conflict resolution
Care planning
Assessment tools
Person-directed care
Staff supervision
Budgeting
Volunteer management
Communication
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Infection control
Emergency management
Mentorship

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

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Keywords

Recreation Therapist
Eden Alternative
Therapeutic Recreation
ATRA
Person-directed care
Senior living
Care planning
Program evaluation
Staff management
Volunteer coordination
Budgeting
WHMIS
Infection control
Wellness conferences
Resident engagement
Leadership
Mentorship
Conflict resolution
Assessment tools
Emergency management

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