Recreation Therapist

About Us:

Intercare is an accredited Alberta-based company providing health and life enrichment services in continuing care centers since 1992. Our mission is to maintain dignity offer choice and support growth to those we serve.

Proudly known asThe Heart of Excellence we are committed to delivering high-quality continuing care with compassion and respect. At Intercare we deeply value our employees whose dedication drives our success. We are equally committed to providing a safe healthy and rewarding work environment.

Join our team and make a meaningful difference!

Who Should Apply

If youre passionate about providing compassionate care enjoy working closely with seniors and take pride in creating a safe and supportive environment this could be a great fit for you. Wed love to hear from you!

Position Details:

Position Title: Recreation Therapist

Position Type:Multiple Positions Available Permanent Part Time 0.7 FTE

Location:Southwood Care Centre

Hours of Work:8 am - 4 pm

Union Status:Out of Scope

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Recreational Therapy from an Accredited School is required.
• Minimum of two years work experience relevant to Continuing Care Services is required.
• Preference given to applicants with work experience related to cognitively impaired persons and their families.
• Ability to read write and comprehend the English language.
• Mentally and physically able to perform duties as outlined.
• Demonstrates effective communication problem solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to function as an effective team member with other Staff Residents Families and the Public.
• Demonstrates concern and interest

Competencies:

1.Leadership:Guides individuals and groups towards the vision while maintaining group cohesiveness motivation commitment and effectiveness. Leadership is flexible and sensitive to the changing needs of the organization and health care environment;

2.Communication:Communicates clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing;

3.Lifelong Learning:Committed to continuous learning and promoting the value of learning for self and others;

4.Emotional intelligence:Demonstrates high emotional intelligence in interactions and decision-making;

5.Stakeholder Focus:Responsive to the needs of the stakeholders and customers. Actively promote positive relations.

6.Leadership & Influence:Motivates engages inspires others to perform at their best;

7.Coaching & Mentoring:Mentors coaches and supports leaders managers and front-line staff;

8.Environmental Focus:Sensitive to political and other external environmental issues and their impact on health care.

9.Conceptual Skills:Identifies and analyses situations and problems such that viable solutions are found. Approaches tasks and problems such that total systems and strategies are taken into account;

10.Results Management:Manages human capital financial and information resources so that organizational objectives are achieved;

11.Compliance Focus:Promotes compliance with accreditation standards and ethical and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Program Planning Quality & Resource Management

• Ensure the implementation and monitoring of specific activities and programs to support continual quality improvement risk management and occupational health and safety within the department.
• Assist in the preparation and review of departmental budgets and ensure operations remain within available material and human resources.
• Recommend and implement changes to improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in evaluating services provided by the Therapeutic Services Department.

B. Resident Programming & Therapeutic Services

• Responsible for the provision of individual and group recreation programs based on the assessed needs of the current resident population.
• Works with the Interdisciplinary Therapeutic Services team to develop meaningful site-wide programs.
• Programs may include but are not limited to the following:
• Re-motivation therapy
• Reminiscing therapy
• Social communication
• Music therapy
• Validation therapy
• Sensory/cognitive stimulation
• Reality orientation
• Other therapeutic programs

C. Professional Practice & Clinical Responsibilities

• Adhere to professional standards of practice.
• Complete InterRAI MDS assessment elements as appropriate for the discipline.
• Participate in the review of triggered CAPS and the development of resident care plans consistent with the Collaborative Care Model.

D. Leadership Supervision and Program Management

• Ensure staff for whom there is direct responsibility receive written performance appraisals as per corporate policy and collective agreements.
• Participate in the review of position descriptions at a minimum of every three years and whenever necessary to reflect their role and the role of the staff they supervise.
• Ensure departmental adherence to and understanding of collective agreements in consultation with the Clinical Team Leader/Director of Care.
• Assist in the development of departmental and corporate goals objectives policies and procedures as required.

E. Coaching Delegation & Professional Growth

• Serve as a mentor and facilitator to individuals within the department directing them toward independent practice and decisionâmaking within a teamwork framework.
• Ensure the provision of an environment supportive of the advancement of knowledge and the integration of that knowledge into practice to promote quality service delivery.

F. Quality Improvement Risk Management & Operational Oversight

• Ensure implementation and monitoring of specific activities and programs to address continual quality improvement risk management and occupational health and safety within the department.
• Assist in the preparation and review of departmental budgets and ensure the department operates within the material and human resources available.

G. Documentation Consultation & Community Resources

• Documents care programs and interactions as required on the Residents health care record.
• Maintains an awareness of community resource/services and facilitates access to such services as required by site residents.

H. Education Student Supervision & Staff Orientation

• Liaise with educational facilities and act as a preceptor to provide opportunities for approved student placements.
• Facilitate student placements as appropriate.
• Participate in the orientation of new staff as required

I. Equipment & Supply Management

• Maintains equipment and supply inventory.
• Responsible for ensuring recreational supplies and equipment are maintained in safe working condition.
• Facilitates repairs as required.

J. Teamwork & Collaboration

• Demonstrates respect to all customers by working with them in a calm courteous manner.
• Accepts responsibility for the performance results of their work teams and works in partnership with individuals and groups of employees (teams) to improve services for our customers.
• Participate in project teams committees and meetings as required.

K. Professional Accountability

• Perform all duties in accordance with the written policies and procedures of the Corporation the facility and the Therapeutic Services Department.
• Accept responsibility for ones own performance and actively seek learning opportunities to meet or exceed performance expectations.
• Keeps current on issues practices and new trends related to geriatrics and the practice of recreation therapy.
• Participates in selfâassessment of educational needs.

L. Health & Safety

• Understand and adhere to all organizational health and safety responsibilities as outlined in the corporate Health and Safety policy.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner and maintains the work area in a clean orderly and safe condition.
• Reports unsafe hazardous working conditions and/or any equipment malfunctions to the appropriate person/department.
• Participate in required health and safety training and initiatives to maintain compliance and promote workplace safety.
• Understand and adheres to fire responsibilities as outlined in the Corporate Fire Response Manual.

M. Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We Offer:

• A healthy work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• A respectful inclusive and positive work environment.
• A collaborative values-driven culture committed to quality care.
• Company-sponsored events and staff recognition.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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