Let us welcome you home at Meadowlands in Medicine Hat, AB.
Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.
Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.
This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honor to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavors.
As the Recreation Aide, you are responsible for assisting the recreation team in the delivery of recreation activities to promote physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and cultural needs of our residents.
Responsibilities
Engage residents through regular conversation
Assist with program coordination and implementation
Provide one on one support to residents
Observe and report on resident care and services
Assist with coordinating volunteers and community resources
Collaborate with peers to coordinate activities
Manage recreation equipment, including inventory and maintenance concerns
Event and activity setup and cleanup
Operate in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements
Qualifications and Experience
Completion of Recreation Therapist certification, diploma or degree, a human services certification, diploma or degree is required. A combination of experience and education may be considered.
Experience in a residential care setting is preferred.
Valid provincial class 4 driver's license is an asset
Completion of CPR and First Aid is an asset
Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partners
Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests
Superior oral and written communication skills
Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve
Conditions of Employment
Clear Drivers Abstract
Clear Police Information Check
Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
