About The Role:

Bethany is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Recreation Therapy Assistant for an 8-week summer position, working 35 hours per week.

This role is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Program and offers an opportunity to gain practical experience supporting a variety of recreation therapy functions. To be eligible, candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 30.

You will report to the Recreation Therapist and will be responsible for a range of duties. You will learn about Bethany’s philosophy and processes and what it’s like to work with residents on a one-on-one basis. Your main priority will be to assist in enhancing the resident’s quality of life.

What You Will Do:

Some of these duties will include:

• Assisting in therapeutic recreation programs
• Assisting in animal assisted activities
• Assessing and documenting the holistic needs of the residents
• Assisting and supporting social programs for individual residents and small groups
• Delivering compassionate care that nurtures the physical, spiritual and emotional well-being of residents, families, staff and volunteers in a setting that celebrates aging and diversity

This position is a great opportunity for applicants looking to gain experience in:

• Recreation Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Nursing
• Licensed Nurse Professional
• Not-for Profit
• Volunteer Services
• Administration
• Project Coordination
• Seniors Care

What You Bring:

• You are between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
• You are legally entitled to work according to provincial legislation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent observation, communication, and problem-solving skills

Position Information:

Location:

Red Deer, Alberta

Site:

Bethany Collegeside

Site Address:

99 College Circle Red Deer, AB T4R 0M3

Classification:

Recreation Assistant (STU-CS20-902)- Bethany Collegeside

FTE:

0.00

Non- Union/Union:

Department/Unit:

Therapeutic Services - CollegeSide

Time Type:

Variable time

Position Type:

Casual

Shift & Hours of Work:

Variable

Shift per Cycle:

Variable

Position Start Date:

2026-06-29

Position End Date:

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.