Recreational Therapy Aide

7 days ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada The Good Samaritan Society Full time $20,000 - $24,000 per year

Status: Open until filled.

Recreational Therapy Aide

Location: Edmonton, AB

Competition #: GZ.25.106

Employment Type: Part-Time, Permanent

Location

Good Samaritan Dr. Gerald Zetter Care Centre

Avenue, Edmonton, AB

Employment Type

Permanent Part Time 0.87 FTE

Start date : Dec 15,2025

End Date

Hours of Work

Wages

$19.91-$24.95

Employee Group

CUPE

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.

You are a self-directed individual with good oral and written English communication skills, excellent time management skills, attention to detail and problem solving abilities. You have knowledge or experience in leading individuals and group situations. The successful candidate will have the ability to work in a cross-functional capacity, as well as work effectively on a multi-disciplinary team. Computer experience required. Food Safe 1 (Post July 29, 2013) or equivalent required for BC employees and Food Safe Certificate or equivalent for Alberta employees.

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.

Internal closing date is Dec 2, 2025

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, existing GSS/GSC staff will be given priority.

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