Recreation Therapist

Let us welcome you home to Summerwood Village in Sherwood Park, AB. Optima Living founded in 2007 owns and operates innovative seniors’ living communities throughout Alberta and BC, taking an unprecedented approach to senior life.

Our unique company culture is one where both residents and team members are family. Optima Living’s North Star, Let us welcome you home , speaks to our underlying principles and the experience seniors discover in our communities.

When residents are home , they feel safe, respected, and welcome. Home is where one’s voice is heard, their views matter, and they have freedom of choice.

Optima Living’s mission, vision, and values respect, dignity, teamwork, and doing the right thing support and build upon our North Star.

Optima Living operates over 2,200 beds providing congregate living options for seniors. These options range from subsidized to luxury, Independent to Assisted Living, Long-term Care to Memory Care, and Residential Mental Health.

Summary : As the Recreation Therapist, you are responsible for providing recreation activities to promote physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and cultural needs of our residents.

This position reports to the General Manager. Do you have the following experience & skills? If Yes, then you’re the one! Experience in a residential care setting is preferred.

Completion of Therapeutic Recreation Degree program from an accredited educational institute. Registered with provincial Therapeutic Recreation association and in good standing.

Valid provincial class 4 driver's license required. Completion of CPR and First Aid is an asset. Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors, and operational partners Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests.

Superior oral and written communication skills. Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve. Key responsibilities : Resident Engagement & Event coordination Engage residents through conversation to identify recreation wants, needs, and abilities.

Implement and coordinate programs, including transportation. Coordinate church services, entertainment, and special events.

Coordinate transportation schedule and drivers’ schedule for offsite activities, use company vehicle for transportation as needed.

Coordinate a yearly schedule of special events, lead decorating for special events. Plans recreation calendars in accordance with Optima Living’s 7 dimensions of wellness.

Administration & Compliances Recruit, orientate, schedule, and monitor Recreation aides and volunteers. Purchase recreation supplies as needed within the recreation budget.

Prepare monthly recreations reports as required. Oversee the maintenance of recreation equipment and report any concerns.

Operate in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Program Development Assessment and research to develop recreation plan.

Monitor and support recreation team and / or volunteers in delivery of programs. Measure and evaluate success of program, redesign as needed.

Provide training for recreation team and / or volunteers. Develop and implement volunteer appreciation program. Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements.

Benefits of working with Optima Living : Truly awesome teammates Welcoming and supportive work environment All the usual perks : -Dental care -Extended health care -Life insurance -RRSP match -Paid time off -On-site parking -Employee assistance program -Vision care Conditions of Employment Clear Police Information Check Clear Vulnerable Sector Check COVID-19 vaccination proof.

This requirement may be waived if you have received an exemption through the provincial government. #IDYY Powered by JazzHR