Recreational Assistant (ADP) - Casual leading to Part Time

Recreational Assistant (ADP) - Casual leading to Part Time

Offer parameters
Wing Kei
$28,74 an hour (estimated)
Calgary

Woke Type

temporary
part-time

About

THE ROLE

Key Accountabilities

  • Demonstrate, promote and advocate the Wing Kei vision, mission and core values
  • Deliver personal care and assist with daily living and personal hygiene activities
  • Assists in nursing process observes, documents and reports changes in clients’ physical and emotional condition to provide input into care plans;

assists in medication delivery

Assists the Licensed Practical Nurse (ADP) in the implementation and evaluation of recreation programs according to resident / client needs by encouraging and getting clients to participate in recreation and social activities.

Provides feedback to the Licensed Practical Nurse (ADP).

  • Provides cognitive, social and emotional support to clients and encourage clients’ engagement in programs that improve their quality of life
  • Maintains effective communication, good relationship and collaboration with clients, families, significant others and other team members.
  • Provides job shadowing or mentorship to members of the health care team or students, as assigned
  • Participates in team / facility meetings. Participates in team and client and family council meetings, provides input in problem solving process.
  • Participates in on-going trainings to ensure high standard of service and best practices in the field is achieved
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

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 recognized Therapy Assistant Program, Diploma in Social Services or Recreation or has field related experience
  • Experience working in an Adult Day Program preferred
  • Certified as a Recreation Therapy Aide, or has intentions to pursue certification
  • Experience working in an Adult Day Program preferred
  • Is diligent with good observation skills, keen attention to details
  • Is cheerful, energetic and resourceful; has a strong interest in leisure and wellness activities
  • Is respectful for clients and their family members, as well their rights and privacy, and properties
  • Is committed to perform and promote effective work practices and safety awareness
  • Possess effective verbal and non-verbal skills to communicate with clients and interdisciplinary teams; ability to communicate in Chinese would be an asset
  • Ability to assist in resident transfers and move equipment

Benefits :

This is a benefit non-eligible position