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 Medicine Hat Care in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Medicine Hat is a thriving city of over 65,000 residents. Located in the beautiful South Saskatchewan River Valley, residents enjoy the beauty and peace of the coulees and rolling prairie which boasts many species of wildlife. They boast an excellent climate, a safe and healthy community, vibrant arts and entertainment, and ample recreation and leisure opportunities. 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 seeking***

1.0 FTE 37.5 hours/week

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:

• Grade 12 Diploma or recognized equivalent is required.
• CPR / First Aid certification is required
• Experience and/or training in recreational services preferred

Why join our team?

• Life, Health & Dental benefits
• Health Spending Account
• RRSP program with employer maximum % matching
• Career and professional growth opportunities
• 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.