Recreation Therapy Aide

The Good Samaritan Society; Pincher Creek; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Good SamaritanVista Village in Pincher Creek, AB is hiring a Therapy Aide in a temporary part-time role (0.7 FTE) with hours 09:00–16:15. Start ASAP; end date January 22, 2027.

You will create and run recreational programs focused on residents' goals, supervise volunteers, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. A high school diploma is required; therapeutic recreation coursework is preferred.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma is required.
• Two years experience in Continuing Care/Community Care.
• Valid Class IV Driver's License and First Aid Certificate required.
• Food Safe Certificate or equivalent for Alberta employees.
• Post-secondary therapeutic recreation aide coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective recreational programming for residents.
• Facilitate and implement activities and supervise volunteers.
• Support a multi-disciplinary team and help residents meet goals.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff in English.

Skills

Oral English

Written English

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Therapeutic recreation coursework preferred

Tools

First Aid certificate

Food Safe certificate

Class IV Drivers License

Job description

Location Good SamaritanVista Village
1240 Ken Thornton Blvd. Pincher Creek, AB
(100km west of Lethbridge)

Employment Type
Start date
End date Temporary Part Time 0.7 FTE
ASAP
Jan 22, 2027

Hours of Work 0900-1615

Wages $21.05-$26.43

Employee Group PCSA Handbook

As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose.

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 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.

Good Samaritan is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.