Recreation Aide - Devonshire at Park Place Seniors Living – Edmonton, Alberta

Closing Date: April 28, 2026 at 0900H

Position: Permanent Full time Recreation Aide
Number of Hires for this Position: 1
Wage: $19.74 - $22.66 As Per the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees Agreement
Location: 1808 Rabbit Hill Road NW, Edmonton AB, T6R 3H2

JOB SUMMARY: As a valued interdisciplinary team member, the Recreation Aide, under the direction of the Recreation Manager, implements recreation and life enrichment programs which meet the physical, social, emotional, spiritual and intellectual needs of the Residents. Ensures a commitment to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per the Strategic Directions of Park Place Seniors Living.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties and Responsibilities may include all or some of the following responsibilities depending on the size of the home and may be combined with another Job Title if applicable. • Responsible day-to-day for the preparation, implementation and evaluation of recreation programs in addition to the maintenance of Resident attendance records for those programs. • Ensures that every Resident is involved in identified recreational activities in order to meet the goals of the Resident's recreational treatment plan. Leads, instructs and motivates Residents in individual and group leisure pursuits. • Records complete, accurate and relevant data for every Resident according to Park Place charting protocol. • Maintains ongoing communication with other interdisciplinary team members and works collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) including volunteers to support Residents’ wishes and needs. • When Resident programs occur off-site, accompanies Residents with other employees and/or family members or substitute decision-maker to ensure safety at all times

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Certification in Recreation Aide and/or related area with a minimum of one (1) year recent related experience preferred. equivalences may be considered Valid First Aid/CPR certification Class 4 Driver's License (preferred)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Excellent written and verbal English language skills with a strong ability to communicate with and understand the changing needs of Residents’ living in long term care. • Must be organized, dependable and flexible. • Must possess the ability to make decisions and be accountable for those decisions. • Strong communicator with Residents, families, employees, volunteers, and visitors. • Proven ability to prioritize and organize workload