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Life Enrichment Assistant

  • Calgary, AB, Canada

Hourly Rate of Pay: $19.74 · Part-time

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Hourly Rate of Pay: $19.74
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Closing Date: until suitable candidate is found.

Come join our team! Being part of Shepherd’s Care means making a difference and having an opportunity to grow, innovate, lead, and succeed. Our employees propel change and continue to be at the centre of our organization’s development. Our inspiring Mission is “Living life in a caring, Christian environment” and encourages our employees to contribute to a culture of positivity, while being person-centred and present in the lives of our residents.

The Opportunity

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

FTE: .8

Bi Weekly Hours: 60

Hourly Rate of Pay: $19.74

Location: 300 Prince of Peace Way Rocky View County, AB

Reporting to the Recreation Therapist, the Life Enrichment Assistant assists in the development and implementation of therapeutic recreational programming and interventions with a focus on resident safety and choice in accordance with the president’s plan of care.

Consider applying if you are currently enrolled in or have graduated from a Therapeutic Recreation program, have demonstrated skills in gerontology/recreation therapy; can read, write, and speak English effectively; and have strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Education credentials with health care related fields will also be considered.

How To Apply

Complete the application form below, attach your resume and covering letter and click the Submit button. We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Who We Are

Shepherd’s Care Foundation is a mission driven, faith-based, not-for-profit organization providing quality care and accommodations to more than 1450 seniors in Calgary, Edmonton, and Barrhead. Our campuses provide living options for residents with a full spectrum of care needs including Independent Living, Continuing Care Home Type B (supportive living/SL4), Continuing Care Home Type B Secure (SL4D), Continuing Care Home Type A (long term care and complex care), and Home and Community Care Type 2.

What We Offer

Shepherd’s Care Foundation offers competitive total rewards, a strong focus on employee safety and wellness, and a commitment to progressive work teams, personal development, and collaboration. We also offer respectful and culturally inclusive workplaces that align with our employee-developed Behaviour Standards, and pride ourselves on open and connected work environments.

Note that, the successful applicant must provide a Vulnerable Sector Check (satisfactory to the employer)



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More about this job

Responsibilities

Assist the Recreation Therapist in developing and implementing therapeutic recreational programs and interventions. Support resident safety and choice in accordance with each resident’s plan of care.

Requirements

Applicants should be enrolled in or have graduated from a Therapeutic Recreation program, or have relevant health-care education credentials. Demonstrated skills in gerontology or recreation therapy, effective English communication, and strong interpersonal and customer service skills are sought; the successful applicant must provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.

Skills

  • Therapeutic Recreation Programming
  • Recreation Therapy
  • Gerontology
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Customer Service
  • English Communication
  • Resident Safety
  • Person-Centered Care
  • Care Planning

Benefits

  • Competitive Total Rewards
  • Employee Safety And Wellness
  • Personal Development
  • Collaboration
  • Respectful And Culturally Inclusive Workplace

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Categories

  • Healthcare
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Social Services

Keywords

  • Therapeutic Recreation
  • Recreation Therapy
  • Gerontology
  • Therapeutic Recreational Programming
  • Recreational Interventions
  • Resident Safety
  • Resident Choice
  • Plan Of Care
  • Person-Centered Care
  • Senior Care
  • Health Care
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Customer Service
  • English Communication
  • Vulnerable Sector Check

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