Recreation Therapy Assistant - Casual

Covenant Living; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving the community with compassion. As a Recreation Aide, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents by planning and implementing engaging recreation and leisure programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with a dedicated healthcare team, ensuring that the physical, emotional, and social needs of residents are met. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the required qualifications, this is the perfect opportunity for you to contribute to a caring and compassionate environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Inclusive work environment

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Alberta HCA/Recreation Aide certificate is required.
• 1-2 years of Therapeutic Recreation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Team Collaboration

Education

Alberta HCA/Recreation Aide certificate

Training in social services or related discipline

Tools

Driver's License (Class 4)

Job description

Saint Thomas, 8411 91 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Req #1042

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

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 Aide 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 Aide 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:

• Alberta HCA/Recreation Aide certificate required
• One (1) to two (2) years of Therapeutic Recreation experience preferred
• Possess a valid Class 4 driver's license is preferred
• Ability to maintain good working relations with staff, public, and outside agencies
• Flexibility with changes in the organization and maintain a positive outlook
• Training or experience in social services, recreation or related discipline preferred
• This position requires you to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and all 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. Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Person 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.