Recreation Aide: Summer Employment
This posting is funded by Canada Summer Job Grant, please ensure you that you are eligible for the program prior to applying: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs.html
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
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Biweekly Hours: 70
Hourly Rate of Pay: $18.65
Location: 6620 28 Avenue, Edmonton, AB
Reporting to the Recreation Therapy Manager, the Recreation Aide assists in the development and implementation of therapeutic recreational programming and interventions with a focus on resident safety and choice in accordance with the resident’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 1000 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).
Canada Summer Job Grant Youth Requirements
- Be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and;
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.