Recreational Therapy Aide
About the role
Status: Open until filled.
Recreational Therapy Aide
Location: Edmonton, AB
Competition #: GZ.25.106
Employment Type: Part-Time, Permanent
Location
Good Samaritan Dr. Gerald Zetter Care Centre
9649 71 Avenue, Edmonton, AB
Employment Type
Permanent Part Time 0.87 FTE
Start date : Dec 15,2025
End Date
Hours of Work
1000-1800
Wages
$19.91-$24.95
Employee Group
CUPE
The Therapy Aide provides safe, effective recreational programming with a focus on the residents’ individual goals as outlined and approved by established practice. The Therapy Aide facilitates and implements recreation programs for the residents and provides support, direction and supervision to volunteers.
A high school diploma is required and post secondary therapeutic recreation aide course work preferred. Two years experience in Continuing Care/Community Care. Experience providing therapy aide assistance to geriatric and disabled populations and those with various cognitive impairments who reside within a long term care/community care setting. Valid Class IV Drivers License and First Aid Certificate required.
You are a self-directed individual with good oral and written English communication skills, excellent time management skills, attention to detail and problem solving abilities. You have knowledge or experience in leading individuals and group situations. The successful candidate will have the ability to work in a cross-functional capacity, as well as work effectively on a multi-disciplinary team. Computer experience required. Food Safe 1 (Post July 29, 2013) or equivalent required for BC employees and Food Safe Certificate or equivalent for Alberta employees.
Requirements:
- A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
- A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.
Internal closing date is Dec 2, 2025
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, existing GSS/GSC staff will be given priority.
About The Good Samaritan Society
The Good Samaritan Society (GSS) is a leading faith-based, not-for-profit, registered charity in Western Canada that provides quality accommodations, health, and community care services and programs to aging individuals in need. With over 72 years of experience providing specialized health and community care services in innovative and caring environments, our operational effectiveness and overarching culture of service and care make us the provider of choice for individuals and their families seeking a supporting place to call home.
Our mission to extend Christian Hospitality to those in need or at risk encourages the well-being of the whole person. A foundational pillar of The Society's Christian Hospitality Model is to provide access to spiritual care for all faiths. Our Pastoral-Spiritual Care model incorporates Chaplains as Spiritual Care Facilitators and Providers. They invite members from the churches to become volunteers, and to be trained as Pastoral Care Visitors. As well, we formally train all staff in spirituality and spiritual care so that they can meet the needs of residents and clients when the Chaplain is not available.
Presently, we have over 3,900 employees and more than 2,300 volunteers who, in the spirit of compassion, serve approximately 6,000 clients. As one of the largest not-for-profit care providers in Alberta (21 care homes) and British Columbia (7 care homes), we provide safe, comfortable communities inspiring involvement, where people can experience a sense of caring, belonging and purpose.
We strive to be leaders in the industry and make GSS the home of choice in the communities we serve. To achieve this, we have mandated that 95 cents of every dollar spent goes towards direct front line care and services. This enables us to be an efficient and effective organization that can provide quality care and quality accommodations.
Recreational Therapy Aide
About the role
Status: Open until filled.
Recreational Therapy Aide
Location: Edmonton, AB
Competition #: GZ.25.106
Employment Type: Part-Time, Permanent
Location
Good Samaritan Dr. Gerald Zetter Care Centre
9649 71 Avenue, Edmonton, AB
Employment Type
Permanent Part Time 0.87 FTE
Start date : Dec 15,2025
End Date
Hours of Work
1000-1800
Wages
$19.91-$24.95
Employee Group
CUPE
The Therapy Aide provides safe, effective recreational programming with a focus on the residents’ individual goals as outlined and approved by established practice. The Therapy Aide facilitates and implements recreation programs for the residents and provides support, direction and supervision to volunteers.
A high school diploma is required and post secondary therapeutic recreation aide course work preferred. Two years experience in Continuing Care/Community Care. Experience providing therapy aide assistance to geriatric and disabled populations and those with various cognitive impairments who reside within a long term care/community care setting. Valid Class IV Drivers License and First Aid Certificate required.
You are a self-directed individual with good oral and written English communication skills, excellent time management skills, attention to detail and problem solving abilities. You have knowledge or experience in leading individuals and group situations. The successful candidate will have the ability to work in a cross-functional capacity, as well as work effectively on a multi-disciplinary team. Computer experience required. Food Safe 1 (Post July 29, 2013) or equivalent required for BC employees and Food Safe Certificate or equivalent for Alberta employees.
Requirements:
- A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
- A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.
Internal closing date is Dec 2, 2025
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, existing GSS/GSC staff will be given priority.
About The Good Samaritan Society
The Good Samaritan Society (GSS) is a leading faith-based, not-for-profit, registered charity in Western Canada that provides quality accommodations, health, and community care services and programs to aging individuals in need. With over 72 years of experience providing specialized health and community care services in innovative and caring environments, our operational effectiveness and overarching culture of service and care make us the provider of choice for individuals and their families seeking a supporting place to call home.
Our mission to extend Christian Hospitality to those in need or at risk encourages the well-being of the whole person. A foundational pillar of The Society's Christian Hospitality Model is to provide access to spiritual care for all faiths. Our Pastoral-Spiritual Care model incorporates Chaplains as Spiritual Care Facilitators and Providers. They invite members from the churches to become volunteers, and to be trained as Pastoral Care Visitors. As well, we formally train all staff in spirituality and spiritual care so that they can meet the needs of residents and clients when the Chaplain is not available.
Presently, we have over 3,900 employees and more than 2,300 volunteers who, in the spirit of compassion, serve approximately 6,000 clients. As one of the largest not-for-profit care providers in Alberta (21 care homes) and British Columbia (7 care homes), we provide safe, comfortable communities inspiring involvement, where people can experience a sense of caring, belonging and purpose.
We strive to be leaders in the industry and make GSS the home of choice in the communities we serve. To achieve this, we have mandated that 95 cents of every dollar spent goes towards direct front line care and services. This enables us to be an efficient and effective organization that can provide quality care and quality accommodations.