Rehabilitation Assistant
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: Temporary Full Time
FTE: 1
Bi-Weekly Hours: 77.5
Position End Date: Until Return of Incumbent
Hourly Rate of Pay: $ 24.86 – $31.16
Location: 6620 28 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB, T6K 2R1
Reporting to the Occupational Therapist or Program Manager, Rehabilitation (Manager), the Rehabilitation Assistant provides occupational or physical therapy services to assigned residents, in accordance with the plan of care
The Rehabilitation Assistant provides support, advocacy, and choice to residents and their families to ensure the highest quality of person centered care achievable within the Mission, Vision, Values and Behavior Standards of Shepherd’s Care Foundation. The Rehabilitation Assistant demonstrates ongoing competence utilizing knowledge, skill, judgment, and evidence based practice in caring for residents while ensuring compliance with continuing care health service standards, employment and safety-related statutes, legislation, codes and regulations, and Shepherd’s Care Foundation policies.
Consider applying if you have a diploma in Rehabilitation Therapy or equivalent and a valid driver’s license.
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).