Recreation Therapy Assistant

3 days 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, 13 years in a row for the programs we invest in for our employees. 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 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

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

Bethany Care Society is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment with Bethany Care Society is conditional upon proof satisfactory to the Employer that you have received the COVID-19 vaccination and any required COVID-19 booster vaccination. This condition shall be waived if the Employee has not received the vaccination due to any legislated protected human rights grounds. In such a case, and upon presentation of sufficient proof, the Bethany shall make reasonable attempts to accommodate the Employee to carry out his/her role where possible recognizing that the health and safety of other employees and residents will be a priority.

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.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 30 per week

**Salary**: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

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