RTA - Perm PT - Sprucewood Place, Edmonton

JOB TITLE: Recreation Therapy Assistant (RTA) DEPARTMENT: Therapy Department LINE: EPRRA0.7002SW LOCATION: Sprucewood Place 11418 97 St NW, Edmonton AB REPORTS TO: Recreation Manager and Recreation Therapists Salary Range: $21.51 - 26.94 per AUPE Collective Agreement Local 47 Chapter 38

Current 4-week shift Rotation: WEEK Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed

11300-2030 1300-2030 1300-2030 0 xxxx

21300-2030 1300-2030 1300-2030 1300-2030 1300-2030

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41300-2030 1300-2030 0 xxxx 1300-2030 2030

Qualifications

• Recognized Therapy/Recreation Assistant Certificate or Diploma

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with seniors, the disabled, or those requiring mental health support is an asset

• Clear criminal record security clearance with vulnerable Sector included (no more than 6 months old)

• Must be physically fit, able to be on your feet for long periods of time

• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel

• Effective written and oral communication skills in the English language

• Must be able to work independently, and as part of the interdisciplinary team

• Food safe certificate Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for day-to-day preparation, implementation, and evaluation of Recreation Therapy programs

• Implements and facilitates and assists programs on the Recreation Therapy Calendar to meet physical, emotional, social, spiritual, cognitive needs of each Resident.

• Maintains and fills out Recreation attendance log daily for each individual Resident. Monitor and report significant change in level of participation.

• Assists Recreation Manager and Recreation Therapist develop care/treatment plans to meet the needs of the Resident’s interests and goals.

• Maintain relationships with all departments.

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate therapeutic programs for various populations. Adapt programs to meet the needs of the Resident.

• Demonstrate the ability to recognize cultural/ religious diversity of residents, staff, families, and volunteers.

• Attends educational sessions.

• Adhere and make sure staff adhere to infection and control measures.

• Responsible for resident safety always and keeping environment safe. Report unsafe conditions to your immediate supervisor.

• Report and fill out Incident reports in a timely manner.

• Fill in and submit all food requisitions for Recreation Therapy programs that require it. Coordinates, organizes, and supervises the volunteers.

• Monitoring and communicating the need for Therapy supplies and equipment.

• Reports Resident’s progress or concerns to Recreation Manager and Recreation Therapist.

• Demonstrate the ability to document and chart in a timely manner on resident progress and concerns. Reports all incidents to the Recreation Manager and Recreation Therapist.

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of Residents needs and adapts programs to fit each Resident's needs.

• Gives input regarding Residents for family conferences to the Recreation Therapist(s).

• Exhibits strong leadership skills.

• Reports family (guardian), staff, Resident, and volunteer concerns in a timely manner. To be an advocate for Residents

• Supports student practicums in collaboration with Recreation Manager/ Recreation Therapist.

• Proactively communicates with team members and solicits feedback.

• Maintains confidentiality on issues relating residents, employees and matters of Park Place Senior Living (PPSL).

• Excellent written and English language skill and ability to communicate effectively. Health and Safety Responsibilities:

• Responsible to take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of Residents, self, other workers and the general public.

• Responsible to read and comply with PPSL’s and provincially mandated Occupational Health and Safety policies and safe work practices.

• Involved in all aspects of the Health and Safety Program including:

• Uses safe work procedures

• Promotes health and safety policies and awareness

• Makes safety suggestions; and

• Reads OHS minutes that are posted

• Reports any near miss, injury, and accident or equipment damage to supervisor immediately and completes required reports.

• Corrects and/or reports unsafe conditions.

• Sets a good example.

Physical Demands Analysis:

• The Recreation Therapy Assistant position requires significant amount of lifting, walking, reaching, bending, pushing, kneeling and sitting throughout the day. In an average day the employee spends 2 to 6 hours standing or walking. Lifts a maximum of 50 lbs., frequent lifting and/or carrying of 10-20 lbs. Position requires occasional heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling heavy objects (moving tables and chairs)

• Must be able to manage stressful work situations with dexterity.

• Health and Safety Risks – Environment

• Physical: Strain on shoulder, neck and back

• Environmental: Draft, dust exposure, working alone situation, using equipment with moving parts

• Chemical: Equipment cleaners

• Biological: Exposure to communicable diseases, i.e. colds, influenza, GI.

• Radiation: Light

• Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.