Therapy Aide

2 months ago

Red Deer, Canada Bethany Care Society Full time

**About Bethany**

For 75 years, Bethany has been improving the lives of Alberta seniors and adults with disabilities by providing housing, health and community services that honour their spirit and individuality.

**Why Bethany?**

We are looking for individuals who want to feel connected to their community in a person-centered organization. Bethany has consecutively won Top Employer, 15 years in a row for the programs we invest in for our employees.

Bethany offers top-up for parental leaves, generous vacation and leave time, competitive salaries, benefits and retirement savings programs. We are committed to employee well-being and giving back to our community. We invest in our people because they are the reason for our success.

For more information, check out this video about **Working at Bethany**

**Position Summary**

With a passion for care towards residents, families and team members, the Occupational/Recreation Therapy Aide is accountable for providing opportunities for the residents to realize their maximum potential. The Occupational/Recreation Therapy Aide provides services responsive to the holistic needs of the residents and promotes choice while maintaining dignity and facilitating independence.

**What You Will Do**
Individual responsibilities will fall under five main areas of focus:

- ** Resident-Centered Care**: Promotes service excellence through active participation with the Interdisciplinary Team to achieve and maintain quality resident care within the scope of Occupational/Recreation Therapy as directed by the Therapist. Provides services as indicated by Occupational or Recreation Therapy assessment and resident goals. Provides functional support and assistance in the area of mobility, comfort, self-care and intellectual stimulation under the direction of the Therapist.
- ** Documentation**: Accurate, comprehensive and timely documentation of resident care interventions and outcomes in alignment with Bethany policies and procedures. Documents summary of resident’s progress, involvement in groups, and 1:1 programs as required and communicates resident changes in unusual occurrences as appropriate.
- ** Safety**: Contributes to a safe environment for residents, team and self by understanding and adhering to safety guidelines and practices at all times. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of all resident and occupational health and safety policies and procedures.
- ** Pro-active Learner**:Demonstrates the vision and values of Bethany and lives out the mission of Creating Caring Communities. Attends and actively participates in education opportunities, health and safety training and safe equipment operation training.
- ** Team Work**: Cares for and actively participates and assists the Interdisciplinary Team to achieve and maintain a responsible atmosphere of resident centered care. Promotes constructive caring relationships with the corporate, facility and interdisciplinary support teams, as well as residents, families, volunteers and visitors.

**Qualifications**
- Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent
- Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma or equivalent required
- One year Occupational/Recreational experience in a Therapy setting
- A working knowledge of a variety of Occupational/Recreational program modalities required
- Prior related experience with dementia or long term care residents preferred
- Able to work effectively in a physically and mentally demanding environment
- Demonstrate ability to understand, speak, read and write effectively in English
- Excellent observation, communication and problem solving skills
- Must be able to operate simple tools to maintain or fix equipment

**Position Information**:

- Posting Number: 22-6559
- Position Number: TA-CS22-004
- Location: Bethany CollegeSide
- FTE: 1.00
- Position Type: Full Time
- Shift: Days (08:00-16:15)
- Hours of Work/Shift Per Cycle: 20 x 7.75hr day shifts in a 4 week rotation
- Posting End date: March 23, 2023

**How to Apply**:
**All applicants are thanked for their interest.**

Bethany Care Society is an equal opportunity employer.

Bethany Care Society complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By forwarding your resume to Bethany you are consenting to the collection and use of your personal information for this job competition. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

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