About Bethany

Bethany Care Society (Bethany) is one of Western Canada’s largest not-for-profit providers of care, housing, and community services for seniors and adults with disabilities. Since 1945, Bethany has provided high-quality, person-centered care focused on the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our residents and tenants. We create caring communities to support Albertans to age well.

Why Bethany?

We offer generous vacation and leave time, competitive salaries, benefits, retirement savings programs, and top-ups for maternal leaves. We are committed to employee well-being and giving back to our community. We invest in our people because they are the reason for our success.

For more information, check out this video about Working at Bethany.

About the Role

With a passion for care towards residents, families and interdisciplinary collaboration the Therapy Assistant is accountable for providing opportunities for the residents to realize their maximum potential. The Therapy Assistant provides services responsive to the holistic needs of the residents and promotes choice while maintaining dignity and facilitating independence.

Under the direction and supervision of the Recreation Therapist and Occupational Therapist, the Therapy Assistant will run a combination of recreation and occupational therapy programs.

Qualifications:

1. Education

• • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • A Therapy Assistant Diploma

1. Experience

• • Shall possess good interpersonal, verbal, written and communication skills.
  • A working knowledge of a variety of recreational and leisure program theory
  • Prior related experience with individuals with dementia, or seniors preferred
  • Able to work effectively in a physically and mentally demanding environment
  • Demonstrate ability to understand, speak, read and write effectively in English
  • Excellent observation, communication and problem-solving skills

1. Physical Requirements

• • Significant physical activity is required to provide mobility assistance to residents (lifts and transfers, repositioning, portering).
  • Occasional lifting of up to 20 kgs may be required.
  • Manual resident handling (e.g. turning resident in bed may require pushing, pulling or lifting up to 20 kgs.)
  • Pushing and pulling of low resistance wheeled equipment (primarily wheelchairs and mechanical lifts) up to 10 kgs.
  • May need to be on feet for extended periods standing and walking.
  • Bending, kneeling and squatting for brief periods but multiple times per shift is required.
  • Good vision and hearing (with correction if needed) is required. • Overall good physical and mental health is critical.

Position Information:

• Posting Number: 25-9185
• Position Number: TA-CC20-001
• Location: Bethany Cochrane
• Classification: Therapy Assistant
• FTE: 0.70
• Non-Union/Union: Non-Union
• Department/Unit(s): Various
• Position Type: Permanent Part Time
• Shift and Hours of Work: Days (08:00-16:15)
• Hours Per Shift: 7.75 hours
• Shift Per Cycle: 7 shifts in 2 weeks rotation
• Position Start Date: September 05, 2025
• Posting End Date: Until Filled

How to Apply:

Like what you see and think you have what it takes to join our team?

*INTERNAL APPLICANTS* Internal applicants must utilize their @bethanyseniors.com email address in order to be considered for the role; failure to do so may result in omission from the selection process.

Apply Onlineat: http://bethanyseniors.com/careers/ by submitting your resume and cover letter.

Please note this competition may close sooner if a suitable candidate is found.

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.