Recreational Aid

Christenson Group of Companies•City of Lacombe, AB

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Part-Time Permanent position (0.5 FTE) for a Recreational Aid at Royal Oak Village in Lacombe, AB. The role involves contributing to the development of recreational department goals, welcoming and orienting new residents, and facilitating their introduction to recreation programs and social groups. The position requires maintaining records of resident participation and responses to programs, supporting program and calendar planning for both independent and supportive living residents, and adapting programs to ensure equal access for all. The Recreational Aid will also develop, promote, implement, and evaluate recreation and leisure programs based on the seven areas of wellness (physical, social, cognitive, spiritual, emotional, environmental, and creative/occupational), with assistance from a Recreation Therapist. This includes program setup, takedown, volunteer recruitment, implementation, charting, and participation tracking. The role also involves collaborating with committees to provide guidance for resident-led activities, developing and distributing monthly newsletters and activity calendars, and ensuring a safe environment for residents by practicing safety consciousness and complying with safety regulations. The Recreational Aid will identify and order program supplies and equipment in coordination with the Recreation Therapist, engage in one-to-one visitations with residents unable to attend programs, and facilitate the provision of information and education on special topics of interest.

Requirements

Some Post-secondary education required
Experience with seniors and/or people with disabilities required
Minimum of 1 year working in the area of recreation/activity programming
First Aid and CPR Certificate Required
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
Excellent written and verbal communication
Compassionate, courteous and respectful
Excellent observational skills and ability to determine urgency or reportable incidents
Maintain a professional, but functional, appearance in dress and grooming
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and personal hygiene
A current and clear Criminal Records Check
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

Nice To Haves

Diploma/Degree in Recreation studies or adapted Physical Education preferred
In lieu of education, extensive work experience with seniors may be considered

Responsibilities

Provide on-going contributions to the structuring and development of recreational department goals.
Welcome and orientate new residents to the facility. Introduce residents to recreation program and facilitates introduction into social groups.
Maintains records of resident participation rate and individual responses to the programs offered.
Supports in program and calendar planning for both Independent and Supportive living residents.
Considers and applies program adaptations to ensure equal access for all people who would like, and/or would benefit, from the recreation program(s) offered.
Develops, promotes, implements and evaluates a variety of recreation and leisure programs based on the 7 areas of wellness – physical, social, cognitive, spiritual, emotional, environmental and creative/occupational.
Engages in all areas of recreation programming including, but not limited to: set – up, take down, volunteer recruitment, implementation, charting (if appropriate) and participation tracking.
Collaborates with committees to provide guidance and assistance with resident – led activities.
Works with committees to develop and distribute monthly newsletter and activity calendars to residents.
Practices safety consciousness with the residents and maintains a reasonably safe environment for the residents.
Complies with safety regulations and policies.
Identifies and orders appropriate program supplies and equipment.
Engages in one-to-one visitations, particularly when a resident is unable or unwilling to attend programs.
Facilitates the provision of information and education on special topics of interest to residents and/or families.