Casual Therapeutic Recreation Attendant

Job Type:
Therapeutic Recreation Attendant
Position Status:
Casual
Anticipated Shift:
Days, Evenings, Weekend
Employment Start:
ASAP
  • Day or Evenings & weekends
  • Salaries on par with provincial contracts
  • Unionized work setting
  • Free parking
  • Faith-based environment in which to deliver holistic care
Qualifications & Requirements:
  1. Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
  2. Required to complete Violent Prevention Program, CARES and DementiAbility upon casual hiring.
  3. Has completed or willing to complete Food Safe Level 1 course
  4. Has completed or willing to complete Safe Feeding Techniques seminar
  5. Has completed four courses in Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults Certificate Program OR Activity Connections online courses.
  6. Has or willing to complete Class IV Driver’s license
  7. Verbal and written communication skills in English
  8. Physical and mental health to meet job requirements
  9. Ability to relate and communicate with empathy and compassion
  10. Physical and trained ability to assist residents
  11. Patience, adaptability and genuine understanding of dementia are essential
  12. Ability to remain calm when dealing with residents with cognitive impairment
  13. Ability to work well with a team and follow care plan directions
  14. Second language such as Low German or High German is an asset
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