About The Role
With a passion for care towards residents, families and team members, the Recreation Assistant is accountable for providing opportunities for the residents to realize their maximum potential. The Recreation Assistant provides services responsive to the holistic needs of the residents and promotes choice while maintaining dignity and facilitating independence. Resident Centered Care Promotes service excellence through active participation with the Interdisciplinary Team to achieve and maintain quality resident care within the scope of Recreation Therapy as directed by the Therapist. Promotes and is responsive to the resident’s holistic needs. Provides services as indicated by Recreation Therapy assessment and resident goals. Informs the Therapist when resident needs alter and assists in implementing change. Works collaboratively with the resident while maintaining an understanding of the resident’s need to make choices consistent with their own values and preferences. Ensures that any change in the resident’s appearance, condition or behavior is immediately reported to the supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate. Remains sensitive to using the appropriate method of approach to meet each resident’s emotional and psychological needs, and intervene as appropriate. Accurate, comprehensive and timely documentation of resident care interventions and outcomes in alignment with Bethany policies and procedures. Documents in healthcare records, including resident centered care plan. Documents summary of resident’s progress, involvement in groups, and 1:1 programs as required. Communicates resident changes and unusual occurrences as appropriate. Contributes to a safe setting for residents, team and self by understanding and adhering to safety guidelines and practices at all times. Cares for and actively participates and assists the Interdisciplinary Team to achieve and maintain a responsible atmosphere of resident centered care.



Assists in the review of therapy programs and actively participates in the implementation and evaluation of new therapy programs and services. Contributes to the establishment of short and long term goals for the resident. Assists in coordinating and guiding volunteers who participate with therapy programs and orientates them to programs. Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma or equivalent preferred. One year Recreational experience in an Therapy setting. Prior related experience with dementia or long term care residents preferred. Site: Bethany Riverview Site Address: #200 2915 26 Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2B 2W6 Classification: Recreation Therapy Assistant (RTA-RV20-003)
- Bethany Riverview Non-Union/Union: Department/Unit: Therapeutic Services
- Riverivew Time Type: Full time Position Type: Permanent Shift & Hours of Work: Days (0815-1630) Shift per Cycle: 20 x 7.75 hour shift in a 4 week cycle Bethany is one of Western Canada’s largest not-for-profit providers of care, housing, and community services for seniors and persons with disabilities. Since 1945, Bethany has provided high-quality, person-centred care focused on the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our residents and tenants. At Bethany, our employees are the backbone that supports our model of quality care. We celebrate a workforce rich in diversity, and our employees are rewarded through meaningful work experiences. Our employees are a part of something bigger than themselves—we are a team of multidisciplinary professionals committed to Creating Caring Communities. Bethany Care Society is an equal opportunity employer. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Criminal Background Check and provide proof of all mandatory immunizations. Bethany Care Society complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By forwarding your resume to Bethany you are consenting to the collection and use of your personal information for this job competition.

📌 Recreation Therapy Assistant (Riverview)
🏢 BCS Bethany Care Society
📍 Riverview