Recreation Attendant- Multiple Locations
Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found.
Come join our team! Being part of Shepherd’s Care Foundation means having an opportunity to belong, grow, and succeed. Our employees work in engaged teams, which are present in the lives of our residents where our employees make a difference.
The Opportunity
Casual
Hourly Rate of Pay: $21.00 to $26.55
Reporting to the Recreation Therapy Manager, the Recreation Attendant contributes in planning, implementing, and evaluating recreation therapy programs to meet the needs of the resident’s goals and interventions. The Recreation Attendant also provides support to residents, their family, and visitors in an environment that enables independence, safety, and high quality care to facilitate resident wellbeing. The Recreation Attendant organizes program content, documents resident attendance and response. The Recreation Attendant ensures all activities are consistent with the policies and procedures of SCF.
Consider applying if you have a diploma in Therapeutic Recreation (Gerontology) from a recognized educational institution or equivalent education in a related field; minimum of one year combined experience working with elderly with dementia in a supportive setting is preferred; can read, write, and speak English fluently; and have strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
Click the Apply Now button below or apply directly to HR@shepherdscare.org. We thank all applicants; 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 1300 seniors in Calgary, Edmonton, and Barrhead. Our campuses provide living options for residents with a full spectrum of care needs, including independent living, supportive living, supportive living with dementia, long-term care, and complex care.
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 pride ourselves on open and connected work environments and respectful and culturally inclusive workplaces that align with our employee-developed Behaviour Standards.
Note that the successful applicant must provide a Vulnerable Sector Check (satisfactory to the employer).