Recreation Aide at Connecting Care in Cold Lake, Alberta, CA

Role Overview

As a Recreation Aide, you play a vital role in supporting and delivering engaging programs that enhance the well-being of residents and foster a sense of community. You will foster a vibrant community that promotes meaningful relationships, individual choice, and a sense of belonging for all. You will assist in implementing recreation programming that provides a well-rounded approach to well-being, addressing the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual needs of residents.

Key Accountabilities

Build meaningful connections with residents to understand their interests, hobbies, and life experiences. Advocate for resident preferences, ensuring recreational activities reflect individual needs and choices. Encourage and involve residents in all aspects of planning and implementing recreation programs, fostering a sense of purpose and inclusion. Assist in the creation and coordination of a balanced recreation calendar that addresses the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual needs of residents.
Explore and introduce new program ideas each month to keep activities fresh, engaging, and meaningful for residents. Assist in organizing special events and outings that create meaningful experiences and foster community connections for residents. Work collaboratively with the kitchen service area to coordinate refreshments for special events, ensuring an enjoyable experience for residents. Ensure accurate attendance tracking and assist with documentation of resident participation. Maintain up to date paperwork on residents such as Resident Leisure Biographies, PIPA forms, Outings Consent, etc. (If required) Send monthly recreation summary report to the Home Office Designate. (If required) Assist in the recruitment, training, supervision, and retention of volunteers, ensuring they are meaningfully engaged in enhancing resident experiences. (If required) Develop and maintain recreation program plans that provide clear guidelines on how each program is structured and facilitated. (If required) Adhere to and enforce emergency management plans, infection control protocols, WHMIS, and health & safety wellness strategies. Facilitate effective communication among care partners, residents, and families. Assist in managing inventory and supplies. Identify health, safety, or maintenance concerns and report them for timely resolution. Ensure living and service areas are clean, organized, and conducive to engagement and comfort. Support community-wide initiatives that enhance companionship, purpose, and meaning in daily life. Promote a culture of engagement and spontaneity, creating opportunities for residents to thrive. Perform additional duties as required to support community well-being and engagement.

Required Education

Grade 12 diploma or recognized equivalent. Education or training in recreation or a related field is an asset. Current clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector check.

Required Skills

Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking). Experience in assisting with recreation programming. Demonstrated ability to engage residents through interactive and meaningful activities. Commitment to person-directed care and the Eden Alternative Philosophy. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to motivate and engage residents through meaningful activities and connections. Awareness of accident and injury prevention, with adherence to safe work practices. Ability to complete mandatory training and education requirements within designated timelines.

Additional Education and Skills

Previous experience in recreation programming within a senior living or community setting is an asset. Strong sense of humor, creativity, and adaptability. Willingness to modify role to enhance resident experiences and engagement. Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional integrity within the community.

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