Recreation Assistant (REC-CA11-001) - Bethany Calgary

BCS Bethany Care Society; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethany Calgary Site is seeking a part-time Recreation Assistant to support resident-centered activities, assist in therapy programs, and coordinate group and 1:1 activities under Therapist guidance.

The role emphasizes dignity, independence, and choice, with duties including documentation and collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. Prior rehab/therapy exposure is preferred, and a Criminal Background Check is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent observation, communication and problem solving skills.
• Able to work effectively in a physically and mentally demanding environment.
• Demonstrate ability to understand, speak, read and write effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Promotes resident-centered care with Interdisciplinary Team to achieve quality resident care.
• Respects residents' rights and individuality; promotes holistic needs.
• Documents care interventions and outcomes in alignment with Bethany policies.

Skills

Observation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma

Job description

About The Role

With a passion for care towards residents, families and team members, the Recreation Assistant is accountable for providing opportunities for the residents to realize their maximum potential. The Recreation Assistant provides services responsive to the holistic needs of the residents and promotes choice while maintaining dignity and facilitating independence.

What You Will Do

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Resident Centered Care: Promotes service excellence through active participation with the Interdisciplinary Team to achieve and maintain quality resident care within the scope of Recreation Therapy as directed by the Therapist.
• Respects the resident’s rights and individuality.
• Promotes and is responsive to the resident’s holistic needs.
• Provides services as indicated by Recreation Therapy assessment and resident goals.
• Informs the Therapist when resident needs alter and assists in implementing change.
• Provides functional support and assistance in the area of mobility, comfort, self-care and intellectual stimulation under the direction of the Therapist.
• Works collaboratively with the resident while maintaining an understanding of the resident’s need to make choices consistent with their own values and preferences.
• Ensures that any change in the resident’s appearance, condition or behavior is immediately reported to the supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Remains sensitive to using the appropriate method of approach to meet each resident’s emotional and psychological needs, and intervene as appropriate.
• Uses knowledge and flexibility in recognizing the needs of the group and change the program plan to accommodate increased agitation or excess lethargy.

• Documentation: Accurate, comprehensive and timely documentation of resident care interventions and outcomes in alignment with Bethany policies and procedures.
• Documents in healthcare records, including resident centered care plan.
• Documents summary of resident’s progress, involvement in groups, and 1:1 programs as required.
• Communicates resident changes and unusual occurrences as appropriate.

• Safety: Contributes to a safe environment for residents, team and self by understanding and adhering to safety guidelines and practices at all times.

• 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 corporate, facility and interdisciplinary support teams, as well as residents, families, volunteers and visitors.
• Assists the Interdisciplinary Team to provide resident centered services.
• Assists in the review of therapy programs and actively participates in the implementation and evaluation of new therapy programs and services.
• Contributes to the establishment of short and long term goals for the resident.
• Assists in coordinating and guiding volunteers who participate with therapy programs and orientates them to programs.

What You Bring

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent.
• Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• One year Recreational experience in an Therapy setting.
• A working knowledge of a variety of Recreational program modalities required.
• Prior related experience with dementia or long term care residents preferred.

Additional skills

• 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

• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Site: Bethany Calgary Site Address: 916 18A St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1C6
• Classification: Recreation Assistant (REC-CA11-001) - Bethany Calgary
• FTE: 0.51
• Non- Union/Union: AUPE
• ANC Department/Unit: Therapeutic Services - Calgary
• Time Type: Part time
• Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)
• Shift & Hours of Work: Days (0830-1615 / 0830 - 1200)
• Shift per Cycle: 8, 7.75 hour shifts and 4, 3.5 hour shifts in a 4 week cycle
• Position Start Date: 2026-10-27
• Position End Date: 2027-10-23

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 is one of Western Canada’s largest not-for-profit providers of care, housing, and community services for seniors and persons 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.

At Bethany, our employees are the backbone that supports our model of quality care.

We celebrate a workforce rich in diversity, and our employees are rewarded through meaningful work experiences.

Our employees are a part of something bigger than themselves—we are a team of multidisciplinary professionals committed to “Creating Caring Communities.”