Part-time Recreation Attendant

Temporary 60 hour Biweekly Part-Time Recreation Aide at Extendicare Holyrood in Edmonton Alberta
Reporting to the Recreation Therapist the Recreation Aide provides Recreation Services in the area of Resident programming and care.

Assumes responsibility under the supervision of the Recreation Therapist for the implementation and maintenance of Resident programming in groups or individually .

• Supervise Volunteers & Stude nts during Program Implementation .
• Communicates with other team members who provide Resident Care Services.
• Encourages and motivates Residents to reach and maintain their maximum potential; records Resi dent participation in programs maintains Resident statistics assists & plans special events .
• Proof of successful completion of an approved Recreation and Leisure Services /Gerontology Diploma or Degree program .
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one-one/group program planning care planning resident assessments implementation and evaluation for geriatric population especially those cognitively impaired.
• Read write and communicate fluently in English
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and accept responsibility for delegated functions and have a strong ability to prioritize and organize tasks