Calgary Ab Recreation therapy Jobs – 66 Openings This Week

Recreation Therapy Assistant (Casual) - Bethany Riverview
Bethany Care Society —Calgary, AB
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
Therapy Assistant
Alberta Health Services —Calgary, AB
- $27.44–$34.39 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- BLS Certification
- Acute care experience
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Instructor - Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant Diploma - Recreation Therapist - Casual
Bow Valley College —Calgary, AB
- Research
- Bachelor's
- Communication skills
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Therapy Assistant
Families of Alberta for Conductive Education —Calgary, AB
- $17.50–$18.00 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- No experience needed
- Experience working with children
- Cleaning
- Flexible schedule
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Certified Recreation Therapy Aide
SE Health —Calgary, AB
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- First Aid Certification
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Occupational Therapy Assistant (Casual) - Bethany Riverview
Bethany Care Society —Calgary, AB
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Patient care
Recreation Therapist I (2026-0687)
Carewest —Calgary, AB
- $40.81–$54.34 an hour
- Evening shift
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Bachelor's
Community Living & Access Assistant (0.4 FTE)
ARBI —Calgary, AB
- $25.50–$26.50 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Outlook
- Caregiving
- Paid time off
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10d
Recreation Therapist I (2026-0687)
Carewest Innovative Healthcare —Calgary, AB
- $40.81–$54.34 an hour
- Evening shift
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Bachelor's
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Certified Athletic Therapist
SAIT —Calgary, AB
- $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's
- Paid time off
Rehabilitation Aide (FT)
Optima Living —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- First Aid Certification
Quick apply
Rehabilitation Aide - FT
Optima Living —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- First Aid Certification
Quick apply
Life Enrichment Assistant
Shepherd’s Care Foundation —Calgary, AB
- $19.74 an hour
- Customer service
- English
7d
Relief Youth Worker - Windsor Park and Raido House
The Calgary John Howard Society —Calgary, AB
- Weekends as needed
- Cleaning
Quick apply
Director of Care Allied Health | Complex Mental Health (2026-0617)
Carewest —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Team management
- Acute care experience
Recreational Assist (ADP) - Casual leading to Part Time
Chinese Christian Wing Kei Nursing Home —Calgary, AB
- Part-time
- Mentoring
Aquatic Programmer
Calgary Winter Club —Calgary, AB
- $50,000–$60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Administrative experience
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Quick apply
12d
Minor Official Lead
SAIT —Calgary, AB
- $19.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid time off
Recreation Aide - AgeCare Mount Royal
AgeCare Mount Royal —Calgary, AB
- Part-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Minor Official
SAIT —Calgary, AB
- $17.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid time off

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Recreation Therapy Assistant (Casual) - Bethany Riverview

Bethany Care Society -
Calgary, AB

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Job details

Casual

Qualifications

Dementia care
Recreation therapy
Experience working with individuals with dementia
Equipment repair
High school diploma or GED
Working with residents in long-term care
Communication skills

Full job description

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.

What You Will Do:

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.
Provides functional support and assistance in the area of mobility, comfort, self-care and intellectual stimulation under the direction of the Therapist.
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.
Uses knowledge and flexibility in recognizing the needs of the group and change the program plan to accommodate increased agitation or excess lethargy.

Documentation:

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.

Safety:

Contributes to a safe environment for residents, team and self by understanding and adhering to safety guidelines and practices at all times.

Team Work:

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.

What You Bring:

Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent.
Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma or equivalent preferred.
One year Recreational experience in an Therapy setting.
A working knowledge of a variety of Recreational program modalities required.
Prior related experience with dementia or long term care residents preferred.
Able to work effectively in a physically and mentally demanding environment.
Excellent observation, communication and problem solving skills.
Must be able to operate simple tools to maintain or fix equipment.

Position Information:

Location:

Calgary, Alberta

Site:

Bethany Riverview

Site Address:

200, 2915 – 26th Avenue SE, Calgary AB , T2B 2W6

Classification:

Recreation Therapy Assistant (Casual) - Bethany Riverview

FTE:

0.00

Non- Union/Union:

Department/Unit:

Administration - Riverview

Time Type:

Variable time

Position Type:

Casual

Shift & Hours of Work:

Variable

Shift per Cycle:

Veriable

Position Start Date:

Position End Date:

All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those selected to move forward will be contacted.

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. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

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