Who We Are For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges.

We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.

The Salvation

Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. Under the supervision of the Recreation Therapy Manager, the Recreation Assistant works as a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team and provides Recreation Therapy services in accordance with the standards of practice defined by the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA).

The Recreation

Assistant provides input and assistance to the Recreation Therapy Manager on matters relating to therapeutic recreation programs and activities.

Assist Recreation Therapy

Manager to develop, implement and execute approved group and individual programs.

Assist Recreation Therapy

Manager with compilation and completion of monthly statistics and calendars.

Assists Recreation Therapy

Manager in implementing and monitoring therapeutic recreation techniques for residents, puts Resident Care Plan in action. Provides input to develop and make needed changes to the resident therapeutic recreation care plan. Records daily attendance and participation of residents and forwards information to the Recreation Therapy Manager.

Recreation

Assistant will be required to transport residents using Program Vehicle.



Assist in the orientation and/or supervision of new staff, practicum students, and volunteers. Post‑secondary education in Recreation Therapy or experience working in Recreation Therapy with senior populations Current Safe check Food Safe certificate Transparent Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check Recreation Assistant must have Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract Able to assess residents’ responses and recognize changes in resident health status Has the knowledge and ability to define learning needs in conjunction with the Recreation Therapy Manager on an ongoing basis.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Skills and Capabilities Able to organize and complete program planning according to timelines Ability to work independently with minimal supervision The performance of the job requires a frequent amount of standing, moderate amount of lifting, carrying supplies, walking. The incumbent’s work environment is typically at work sites within residential settings, and will require working under the following disagreeable conditions: Immunization for Hepatitis B Vaccination against Tuberculosis This is a Casual position Compensation Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. Our employees are motivated by the fulfillment and meaning they experience as they serve people in need across Canada and Bermuda.

We deeply value the relationships we build in the workplace, as well as the opportunities given to us such as the potential to experience flexibility at work, receive health and dental benefits, paid vacation and sick time, RRSP’s, as well as to expand our skills and advance our careers as together we build a culture of continuous learning and growth.

📌 Recreation Assistant- Grace Village (Casual) (Edmonton)
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📍 Edmonton