Recreation Therapist
Optima Living
- Sherwood Park, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Experience in a residential care setting is preferred.
- Completion of Therapeutic Recreation Degree program from an accredited educational institute.
- Registered with provincial Therapeutic Recreation association and in good standing.
- Valid provincial class 4 driver's license required.
- 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.
- Engage residents through conversation to identify recreation wants, needs, and abilities.
- Implement and coordinate programs, including transportation.
- Coordinate church services, entertainment, and special events.
- Coordinate transportation schedule and drivers’ schedule for offsite activities, use company vehicle for transportation as needed.
- Coordinate a yearly schedule of special events, lead decorating for special events.
- Plans recreation calendars in accordance with Optima Living’s 7 dimensions of wellness.
- Recruit, orientate, schedule, and monitor Recreation aides and volunteers.
- Purchase recreation supplies as needed within the recreation budget.
- Prepare monthly recreations reports as required.
- Oversee the maintenance of recreation equipment and report any concerns.
- Operate in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Assessment and research to develop recreation plan.
- Monitor and support recreation team and/or volunteers in delivery of programs.
- Measure and evaluate success of program, redesign as needed.
- Provide training for recreation team and/or volunteers.
- Develop and implement volunteer appreciation program.
- Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements.
- Truly awesome teammates
- Welcoming and supportive work environment
- All the usual perks:
-Extended health care
-Life insurance
-RRSP match
-Paid time off
-On-site parking
-Employee assistance program
-Vision careConditions of Employment
- Clear Police Information Check
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
- COVID-19 vaccination proof. This requirement may be waived if you have received an exemption through the provincial government.