Recreation Assistant

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

With a passion for care towards residents, families and team members, the Recreation Therapy Assistant is accountable for providing opportunities for the residents to realize their maximum potential. The Recreation Therapy Assistant 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 six main areas of focus:

• Resident-Centered Care: Promotes service excellence and is responsive to the residents' needs in accordance with resident care plans, policies and procedures. Conducts a complete and thorough nursing assessment of the resident to establish and prioritize nursing care and determine appropriate collaboration with Registered Nurse and other Interdisciplinary Team members.
• Documentation: Accurately and comprehensively documents resident care assessments, interventions and outcomes in alignment with Bethany policies and procedures. Documents timely, accurate reports of data collection, interpretation, planning, implementing and evaluating care in accordance with Bethany Care Society policy, and regulatory requirements
• Safety: Contributes to a safe environment for residents, the team and self by understanding and adhering to safety guidelines and practices at all times. Identifies and mitigates unsafe conditions in the work environment, including immediate reporting of any unsafe conditions.
• Pro-active Learner: Demonstrates the vision and values of Bethany and lives out the mission of Creating Caring Communities. Attends and actively participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings and care conferences, and shares knowledge of the resident and advocates for resident choice. Attends and actively participates in education opportunities, including health & safety 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 Interdisciplinary Team, by fostering an understanding of the unique contributions of all team members, as well as with the residents, families and visitors.
• Leadership: Enables a high performance culture through leading, developing and coaching employees. Provides direction and supervision to Health Care Aides and assumes the 'In Charge' role when necessary.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 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:
• Position Number: REC-AR20-999
• Location: Bethany Airdrie
• Classification: Recreation Therapy Assistant
• FTE: 0.00
• Non-Union/Union: AUPE
• Department/Unit(s): REC
• Position Type: Casual
• Shift and Hours of Work: Various
• Hours Per Shift: Various
• Position Start Date: November 28, 2025
• Posting End Date: November 14, 2025 at 6:00 pm

How to Apply:

Like what you see and think you have what it takes to join our team?

*INTERNAL APPLICANTS* Internal applicants must utilize their email address in order to be considered for the role; failure to do so may result in omission from the selection process.

Apply Onlineat: 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.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Criminal Background Check and provide proof of all mandatory immunizations.

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.