Recreation Therapy Aide

Recreation Therapy Aide (RTA)

Kingsland Terrace

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Recreation Therapy Aide who is looking to make a difference in the lives of our Continuing Care Residents by providing person-centered care?

Come and Join the Heart of Excellence

Company Overview:

Intercare is a fully accredited Alberta-based company providing health and life enrichment services in continuing care centers since 1992. Our purpose is to maintain dignity, offer choice, and support growth for those we serve. Here at Intercare, our employees drive the success of our organization through the implementation of our core values. Without the dedication and commitment of our employees, Intercare would not have grown into a leader in the continuing care sector. That’s why we make every effort as an organization to provide our valued employees with a safe, healthy, and rewarding work environment.

Location:                       Kingsland Terrace

Positions Available:    Temporary Full time

Salary:                            Salary ranges from $20.06 to $22.68 per hour

Role Responsibilities:

A. Program Delivery & Resident Support
• Assists to schedule, prepare and implement planned therapeutic activity programs, which support Intercare’s philosophy of meeting the holistic needs of the customers.
• Maintains appropriate records of planned programs and attendance.
• Documents care, programs and interactions as required on the Resident’s health care record; and reports any changes in participation or resident requests to the Recreation Therapist.

B. Team Support & Collaboration
• Participates in evaluating services provided by the recreation team.
• Participates in the orientation of new recreation therapy aide, as required.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary care team, residents, and families.
• Participates in teams’ project, committees, and meetings, as required.
• Review minutes of meetings and memorandums provided to the team.
• Accepts responsibility for individual work performance and contributes to team efforts to improve services for customers.
• Demonstrates effective team behaviors by:

• Identifying opportunities for improvement and suggesting workable solutions
• Supporting colleagues to foster individual and team success
• Maintaining open-minded, patient, and positive communication
• Giving and receiving meaningful feedback to help individuals and the team succeed.
• Choosing a positive growth-oriented attitude by viewing challenges as opportunities to learn and improve.
• Remain flexible and in a constant state of readiness to help solve issues
• Keeping communication open, constructive, and respectful
• Coaching others to support their performance success
• Contributing to a positive team environment by maintaining a good sense of humor

C. Professional Practice & Accountability
• Attend mandatory in-services, departmental meetings, and training sessions
• Participates in quality improvement activities as directed.
• Performs all duties in accordance with the written policies and procedures of the corporation, the facility, and the Recreation Department
• Demonstrate respect toward residents, families, guests, and coworkers by working calmly and courteously.
• Accept responsibility for personal performance and collaborate with staff and teams to continually improve care and services.
• Maintain a positive attitude and view challenges as opportunities to learn.
• Share relevant learning and skills with colleagues, volunteers, or students as appropriate.

D. Health & Safety
• Understand and adhere to all organizational health and safety policies and procedures.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner and maintains work area in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
• Reports unsafe, hazardous working conditions and any equipment malfunctions to their supervisor/designate (Cross-reference: Corporate Policy H-0393 Hazard Analysis & Control [page 5]).
• Participate in required health and safety training and initiatives to maintain compliance and promote workplace safety.
• Report work-related injuries within required timeframes and complete applicable forms and WCB documentation.
• Maintain knowledge of facility procedures for WHMIS, fire safety, and environmental safety.

E. Other Duties
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements:

1. Certification from a recognized Recreation Therapy Aide / Recreation Therapy Aide program is preferred.
2. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a Recreation Therapy Aide / Recreation Therapy Aide capacity in a continuing care setting.
3. A combination of #1 and #2 above will be considered.
4. Ability to read, write and comprehend the English language.
5. Mentally and physically able to perform duties as outlined.
6. Demonstrates concern and interest in providing a safe and attractive environment for facility customers, i.e. residents, guests and staff.
7. Ability to function as an effective team member with other staff, residents, families and the public.
8. Food Safe Handling Training certification (or requirement to complete in house Food Safe Handling Training upon hire). Recertification required once every twelve (12) calendar months.
9. Current emergency first aid certificate (or requirement to attend and complete in house First Aid certification training at first available scheduled session).

Intercare employees enjoy the following:

• Work/life balance
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Company events
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational opportunities
• A respectful and positive working environment

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found

 Intercare’s Values

Respect | Compassion | Commitment | Service | Ethics

 For more information, visit https://www.intercarealberta.com/