The Opportunity:
The Recreation Therapist role will be serving the town of Vegreville, Alberta in the community of Points West living - Heritage House. The Recreation Therapist is responsible for ensuring top resident care is priority, with a prominent level of focus in time management.
We are seeking candidates interested in:
Part - Time Permanent Days and weekends FTE 0.2
Skills and key deliverables that will take you further:
You are a patient exceptional leader - team player, motivator, coach, mentor, and professional role model
Able to coordinate within the vision, objectives, and guiding philosophy of Connecting Care
A strong personal commitment to Person Directed Care Current familiarity with the Eden Alternative Philosophy and the Domains of Well-Being
Strives to attain excellence in Resident, family member and employee care partner satisfaction
Friendly with a sense of humor and the utmost respect for everyone
Knowledge of supportive living services, assessment, and care planning
Maintains ongoing compliance with appropriate local, provincial, and federal regulatory standards
Flexible, willingness to prioritize and re-adjust routines, open to change for the benefit of the community
Excellent facilitation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills, dealing effectively with difficult or crisis situations
Coordinates and oversees recreational care partner planning and scheduling as per budget guidelines, including overtime and time off approval and vacation requests
Exhibits excellent customer (hospitality) relations by being courteous, caring, understanding, compassionate and respectful to all Care Partners
Ongoing monitoring and continuous quality improvement
Demonstrates an awareness of accident and injury prevention and adheres to safe work Is mindful of the psychological health and safety of our Employee Care Partners
Supports the Resident’s lifestyle in their Community environment in accordance with the Resident’s individualized Care Plan as authorized by Homecare
Responsible for delegating, coordinating, and evaluating the delivery of recreational services based on the Resident Care Plan & Service Plan
Oversee the planning, implementation, and coordination of recreation services & programs
Enforces Emergency Management Plan, Infection Control protocol, WHMIS, and Health & Safety
Performs other services/tasks/duties related to employee care partner role as assigned
Foundational knowledge and experience to grow from:
As of April 2021 a Degree in Recreation Therapy, Leisure Studies, or Recreation Administration is required; prior to April 2021, ATRA recognized the academic qualifications/experience of Therapeutic Recreation diploma graduates and if ATRA membership has been maintained this is adequate for your application
Registered with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) is required
Experience in recreation programs and providing recreation therapist services is required
Supervision/leadership/educator/facilitation/resolution/investigation experience is required
Experience with proven performance in clinical practice is required
Obtain prior to employment, a clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector check
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/
Life, Health & Dental benefits (To qualify for benefits and RRSP, you must have a permanent position and work at least 24 hours per week regularly.)
Health Spending Account
RRSP program with employer maximum % matching
Looking for a happy corporate culture! The term staff is not used here, we are Employee Care Partners!
Thank you for applying only successful candidates will be contacted
