Recreation Therapy Assistant Casual

Covenant Living; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Health Care Aide Educational Assistant to join their team. This role is essential in providing a supportive environment for residents by planning and implementing engaging recreation and leisure programs. The ideal candidate will embody the organization's values of compassion, collaboration, and respect, ensuring that the holistic needs of residents are met. Join a mission-driven organization where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve, while enjoying a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Criminal record check assistance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Therapeutic Recreation experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid Class 4 driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing recreation programs for residents.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to promote resident participation.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

Recreation Aide Certificate

Recreation Therapy Diploma

Job description

Holy Cross Manor, Calgary, Alberta, Canada •

Job Description

Posted Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM

About the Organization:

Is contributing to a mission driven organization important to you? Do you prefer to be a part of an organization that takes its mission as the basis for all decision making? The mission of Covenant Care and Covenant Living is to “continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person – body, mind and soul.”

In fulfillment of this mission, Covenant Care and Covenant Living actively participate in advancing the Covenant Strategic Plan that aspires to:

• Serve – we will strengthen our mission and live our values to meet the needs of those we serve through excellence in care, an engaged team, and wise use of our resources;
• Transform and Grow – We will transform the health system and grow through integration, innovation, and shared learnings to respond to the strengths and needs of our communities, especially those most vulnerable;
• And Contribute – we will leverage our legacy to maximize the strategic contribution of Catholic health care.

Covenant Care is an organization that takes its mission to the heart of everything it does.

We believe that this is what makes our organization stand out in our approach. Our Employees are the key to how our residents feel about their home… you have the ability to be a part of influencing the lives of all those that reside in our environments and create a caring and compassionate environment.

Position Summary:

Covenant Care welcomes all who share a calling to serve those most in need.

We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person- body, mind and soul. The position of Health Care Aide Educational Assistant will commit to incorporate our mission, vision, and our values, which are Compassion, Collaboration, Respect, Social Justice, Integrity and Stewardship, and uphold our ethical traditions as foundational aspects in all actions and decision-making.

Reporting to the Recreational Therapist the Recreation Assistant will assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of recreation and leisure programs to meet the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and cultural needs and interests of the residents. The Recreation Assistant works collaboratively with the healthcare team to promote resident awareness and participation in programs and opportunities and support recreation & leisure programming for the residents.

Qualifications:

• Recreation Aide certificate or Recreation Therapy Diploma preferred
• One (1) to two (2) years of Therapeutic Recreation experience preferred
• Possess (or be able to obtain) a valid Class 4 driver's license is required
• Ability to maintain good working relations with staff, public and outside agencies
• Flexibility with changes in the organization and maintain a positive outlook
• All the other required communicable diseases under Covenant Care’s OHS policy

PLEASE NOTE:

Covenant Care offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package.

All employees new to Covenant Care must provide a criminal record check not older than 6 months ahead of your commencement date.CriminalRecord Check/VulnerablePerson Screening processing is taking much longer than typical (3 to 4 weeks) and that commencing the process in advance is advisable.Not having your CRC will delay your ability to commence employment. Covenant Care is committed to an inclusive work environment and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank you in advance for applying with Covenant Care.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Holy Cross Manor, Calgary, Alberta, Canada,