Job Description

Status: Open



Department: Care Services



Type: Casual



Work Site: Kensington Village



Recreation Attendant



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: Casual



Reporting to the Recreation Therapist, the Recreation Attendant 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 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 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).



General Career Application- Edm/BH



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Have you worked for Shepherd's Care Foundation, Shepherd's Gardens Trust, or Christian Care at Home Trust before?•

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Privacy Notice



Shepherd's Care Foundation respects your right to privacy and takes seriously our responsibilities regarding the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information. Shepherd's Care Foundation wishes you to be aware of the following information.



If you are applying for employment with Shepherd's Care Foundation, the personal information that you provide will be used to assess your qualifications and suitability as a potential employee. Shepherd's Care Foundation may also collect and use additional personal information provided by you or your references in the course of evaluation and hiring process.



Your personal information will become part of your employment file if you are a successful candidate. Shepherd's Care Foundation may collect and use additional information about you, such as criminal record background checks, test scores and performance assessments, for the purpose of managing the employment relationship.



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