Therapy Assistant, Summer Student

2 weeks ago

Red Deer, Canada Bethany Care Society Full time

**ABOUT BETHANY**

Bethany Care Society (Bethany) is one of Western Canada’s largest not-for-profit providers of care, housing, and community services for seniors and adults with disabilities. Since 1945, Bethany has provided high-quality, person-centred care focused on the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our residents and tenants. We create caring communities to support Albertans to age well.

**WHY BETHANY?**

We offer generous vacation and leave time, competitive salaries, benefits, retirement savings programs and top-ups for maternal leaves. 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**


**ABOUT THE ROLE**

You will report to the Recreation Therapist and will be responsible for a range of duties. You will learn about Bethany’s philosophy and processes and what it’s like to work with residents on a one-on-one basis. Your main priority will be to assist in enhancing the resident’s quality of life.

Some of these duties will include:

- Assisting in therapeutic recreation programs
- Assisting in animal assisted activities
- Assessing and documenting the holistic needs of the residents
- Assisting and supporting social programs for individual residents and small groups
- Delivering compassionate care that nurtures the physical, spiritual and emotional well-being of residents, families, staff and volunteers in a setting that celebrates aging and diversity

This position is a great opportunity for applicants looking to gain experience in:

- Recreation Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Nursing
- Licensed Nurse Professional
- Not-for Profit
- Administration
- Project Coordination
- Seniors Care

WHAT YOU BRING
- You are between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- You are legally entitled to work according to provincial legislation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent observation, communication, and problem-solving skills

**Position Information**:

- Posting Number: 25-8941
- Position Number: STU-CS20-002
- Location: Bethany CollegeSide
- Non-Union
- Department: Recreation
- Position Type: Student Temporary PT (Position End date: 8 weeks from Start Date)
- Shift and Hours of Work: Day (09:00 - 15:30)
- Hours Per Shift: 6.5 hours
- Shift Per Cycle: 20 shifts in a 4 week cycle
- Position Start Date: June 30, 2025
- Posting End Date: until filled

**How to Apply**:
Like what you see and think you have what it takes to join our team?

by submitting your resume and cover letter.

**All applicants are thanked for their interest.**Only those selected to move forward will be contacted.**

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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