Manager, Recreation Therapy
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate is selected.
Come join our team! Being part of Shepherd’s Care means making a difference and having an opportunity to grow, innovate, lead, and succeed. Our employees propel change and continue to be at the centre of our organization’s development. Our inspiring Mission is “Living life in a caring, Christian environment” and encourages our employees to contribute to a culture of positivity, while being person-centred and present in the lives of our residents.
The Opportunity
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Bi-Weekly Hours: 77.5
Hourly Rate of Pay: Commensurate with education and experience
Location: 10311 – 122 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6G 0K8
Reporting to the Director of Care, the Manager, Recreation Therapy (Manager) functions within the Mission, Vision, and, Values of Shepherd’s Care Foundation and the standards of professional practice and is responsible for managing the Recreation Therapy department.
The Manager is responsible for planning, documenting, developing, implementing, and evaluating recreation therapy interventions for all streams of care under their scope and is committed to continuous quality improvement. The Manager ensures compliance with continuing care health service standards, professional standards of practice (ATRA & CTRA), accommodation standards, employment and safety-related legislation, codes, regulations, and SCF policies and procedures. The Manager also acts as a resident advocate and provides support to the residents and families in an environment that promotes a state of wellness, independence and person-centered care.
Consider applying if you can read, write, and speak English effectively and have strong interpersonal and customer service skills. A degree in Recreation Administration, Recreation and Leisure Studies (Special Populations), Therapeutic Recreation (Gerontology), or related field from a recognized degree granting educational institution and obtained professional membership in good standing with the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association are required. Previous experience in geriatric and continuing care in a supervisory or management level position is preferred. The successful candidate will also hold certificates in Safe Food Handling, First Aide and CPR.
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 1450 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).