We want you to join our team! A place you can hang your hat and call home. We value the power of diversity and inclusion! Connecting Care is a merging of service groups into one cohesive company. Our mission is to build and operate person-directed communities by providing care and hospitality for seniors.

The Opportunity:

The Recreation Aide role will be serving the community of REDWATER DIAMOND SPRING LODGE in REDWATER, ALBERTA. The Recreation Aide is responsible for ensuring top resident care is priority, with an elevated level of focus in time management. We are looking for a caring professional, with strong leadership skills to guide our dynamic team who provide hospitality and wellness services within our supportive living community.

We are interested in candidates seeking:

Part Time (Days and Evenings) FTE 0.68

Temporary Full Time (Days and Evenings) To January 1 2025 - FTE 1.0

Skills and competencies that will take you further:

• Personify the vision, objectives, and guiding philosophy of Connecting Care, in your daily activities
• A strong personal commitment to Person Directed Care approaches
• Familiarity with the Eden Alternative Philosophy and the Domains of Well-Being is preferred
• Strives to attain excellence in Resident, family member and employee care partner satisfaction
• Friendly with a sense of humor and the utmost respect for all persons
• Ensures the performance of recreational services as specified in the Care/Service Plan
• Facilitating and encouraging Resident advocacy
• Responsible for audits and reports, providing and evaluating the delivery of recreational services based on the Resident Care Plan & Service Plan
• Supports the residents in identifying personal leisure barriers
• Follows the Emergency Management Plan, Infection Control protocol, WHMIS, and Health & Safety
• Assisting with daily life and duties within the Community
• Participates in projects and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain appropriate levels of certification
• Someone who embodies patient leadership skills, while exemplifying team player behavioristics
• Professional motivator, coach, and mentor

Foundational knowledge and experience to grow from:

• Must hold valid certification in First Aid and CPR
• Obtain prior to employment, a clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector check
• Experience working with seniors is preferred
• Experience supporting recreation programs is preferred

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth
• We provide an approach to care that supports the WHOLE person, that upholds their right to a life full of purpose, connection, empowerment, and possibility. *Read more about our philosophy https://www.edenalt.org/

• Life, Health & Dental benefits (To qualify for benefits and RRSP, you must have a permanent position and work at least 24 hours per week regularly.)
• Health Spending Account
• RRSP program with employer maximum % matching
• Looking for a happy corporate culture! The term staff is not used here, we are Employee Care Partners!

Thank you for applying. Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.