Occupational Therapy Aide - AgeCare McKenzie Towne

AgeCare • Calgary, AB

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity: The Recreation Therapy Aide assists in the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and daily operations of therapeutic recreation programs. As a member of the Resident Care Team, the Recreation Therapy Aide assists in the rehabilitation process of the residents to encourage functioning at their maximum potential of independence.

Requirements

• Heart saver CPR Certification.
• Class 4 drivers License.
• Experience working with Seniors.
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
• High energy, a positive attitude, a team player.
• Ability to take direction but act with initiative and self-motivate to meet deadlines and responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills interacting with Residents, families, volunteers, and staff.
• Demonstrates a caring, empathetic attitude in a professional and mature manner.

Nice To Haves

• RTA Certificate an asset.
• HCA Certificate an asset.
• Standard Level First Aid an asset.
• Previous experience working in a Recreational Therapy setting an asset.

Responsibilities

• Identification of needs and wants of the resident as well as the collection of data.
• Participate as directed in newly admitted residents’ initial Recreation Therapy Admission Assessment of their present Leisure Lifestyle and to identify any recreational needs and desires.
• Receives information and direction from Supervisor / Manager regarding existing mental health assessments, Resident Life History reviews as well as relevant information learned through discussions with both resident and family.
• Ensure the safe and timely transportation of residents, staff, and volunteers; be on time when picking up and dropping off at predetermined locations; responsible to find directions and best routes to destinations prior to departing.
• Equally share responsibility with other staff to ensure all residents are accounted for and safely secured with personal belongs prior to departing.
• Assists in identifying residents’ Leisure Lifestyle goals through presenting an individualized and appropriate Recreation Program Schedule.
• Provides information to Recreation Therapist relating to planned intervention(s)in the Resident Care Plan.
• Attends mandatory and continuing education in-services provided by AgeCare and ensures the number of education hours meets AgeCare guidelines.
• Assists in the annual Recreation Calendar planning.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed