Recreational Therapy Aide

6 hours ago

Edmonton, Canada The Good Samaritan Society Full time

**Recreational Therapy Aide - CPL.24.004**

Internal Closing Date: at 1500 hrs.
Good Samaritan Choice Program
8425 83 Street, Edmonton, AB
AUPE
The world could use more good samaritans. If you are interested in a diverse and rewarding career within a dynamic organization, then choose a career where people matter; where you are valued, appreciated for your hard work, and supported. Join a team that empowers you to live up to your potential so that you can feel part of something bigger and make a difference in the lives of others.
**The Opportunity**
- Employment Type:
- Temporary Full Time 1 FTE May.14.24 to Sept.13.24- Hours of Work:
- .
- Monday to Friday
- 0800 - 1615h.
- .
- MUST have education in recreation therapy
- MUST have a genuine interest in creating and implementing meaningful programming for seniors with varying diagnoses related to mobility and/or dementia
- MUST have clear, fluent oral & written English
- MUST be reliable and have a strong work ethic
- Should be self motivated but able to work within a close knit team- Wages:
- .
- as per current AUPE Collective Agreement
- all new external hires start at Step 1. Letters of Portability that may affect this rate are accepted after hire.The Therapy Aide provides safe, effective recreational programming with a focus on the residents’ individual goals as outlined and approved by established practice. The Therapy Aide facilitates and implements recreation programs for the residents and provides support, direction and supervision to volunteers.
A high school diploma is required and post secondary therapeutic recreation aide course work preferred. Two years experience in Continuing Care/Community Care. Experience providing therapy aide assistance to geriatric and disabled populations and those with various cognitive impairments who reside within a long term care/community care setting. Valid Class IV Drivers License and First Aid Certificate required.

**Who we are**:
At The Good Samaritan Society, Good Samaritan Canada, and Good Samaritan Delta View Care Centre, we believe that our employees are our number one asset. Since 1949, we have been providing excellence in complex/long term care, assisted/supportive living, and other specialized care services for the elderly and those with developmental and physical support requirements. We could not do what we do without our dedicated and committed employees.

**What we can offer you**:

- Work/life balance
- Learning and development opportunities
- Competitive wages
- Pension and benefits for eligible employees
- Paid vacation time for eligible employees
- Discounted services with many of our local businesses
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Employee recognition events

**Requirements**:

- A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
- A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

**Diversity-Equity-Inclusion**
- Good Samaritan is a 2022 Canadian HR Award, Excellence Awardee for Diversity and Inclusion

**How to apply**:

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