Recreational Therapist

Wing Kei

Calgary, Canada

4d ago

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction and supervision of Director of Care and Clinical Managers, the Recreational Therapist will be responsible for overseeing all therapeutic recreation programs conducted by Wing Kei and ensuring they are in accordance with Wing Kei’s Person and Family Centered Care framework and are aligned with our vision, mission and values.

The recreational therapist will direct recreational assistants in implementing the recreational programs, while working collaboratively with Volunteer Coordinator to coordinate meaningful volunteer programs to enhance the quality of resident’s life.

Key Accountabilities

Demonstrate, promote and advocate the Wing Kei vision, mission and core values

Conducts therapeutic assessment, treatment goals / plans and regular care plan review for residents to remove barriers that prevents residents from participating in meaningful leisure and to maximize independence and participation

In collaboration with residents, families, interdisciplinary team members and volunteers, promote physical, cognitive, social and emotional well being through engagement in therapeutic activities

Plan, implement, and evaluate individual and group therapeutic programs as related to resident specific goals according to Wing Kei’s Person and Family Centered Care Framework

Supervise and provide guidance to Recreational Assistants

Participate in on-going trainings to ensure high standard of service and best practices in the field is achieved

Other general duties including essential standards of practice outlined in ATRA's Competency profile :

Assessment

Intervention Plans

Program Development

Program Delivery

Documentation

Evaluation

Professional Development

Community Practice

Communication

Problem Solving

Patient Centered Care

Risk Management

Therapeutic Relationships and Boundaries

Professional Judgement

THE INDIVIDUAL WHO WILL SUCCEED

Is aligned with Wing Kei’s vision and mission to continue to deliver excellence in seniors care

Completion of a Bachelor degree, or higher, in recreation with a specialization in therapeutic recreation

Current professional member of CTRS and ATRA; current membership with CTRA is preferred

Completion of CPR training with a current license / certificate

Is cheerful and resourceful, enthusiastic with a positive and flexible attitude

Exhibits consistent critical thinking and problem solving

Possess effective organization and program management skills

Is diligent with good observation skills, keen attention to details and sensitivity to residents’ feelings, preferences and needs

Possesses effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage and motivate residents of varying abilities and to communicate and collaborate with families and the interdisciplinary team.

The ability to communicate in Chinese would be an asset

Is flexible to work rotating shifts including evenings and weekends

Experience in working in Long Term Care or Support Living (SL4) setting preferred

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