Recreation Assistant (Part-Time)

AB
On-site
Posted Oct 22, 2026
1 position

$25–$26 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 32 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Assist the Recreation Therapy Manager or Recreation Therapist with planning and delivering individual and group programs, implementing resident care plans, and tracking attendance and participation. Maintain program supplies, therapy areas, equipment, statistics, and calendars; transport residents and support the orientation or supervision of staff, students, and volunteers.

Job details

Who We Are For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here. Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. Job Description ACCOUNTABILITIES: Assist Recreation Therapy Manager/Recreation Therapist to develop, implement and execute approved group and individual programs. Assist Recreation Therapy Manager/Recreation Therapist with compilation and completion of monthly statistics and calendars. Assists Recreation Therapy Manager/Recreation Therapist in implementing and monitoring therapeutic recreation techniques for residents, puts Resident Care Plan in action. Provides input to develop and make needed changes to the resident therapeutic recreation care plan. Complete requisitions for supplies as required by the department Cleans and maintains designated therapy areas and equipment. Records daily attendance and participation of residents and forwards information to the Recreation Therapy Manager/Recreation Therapist. Where applicable, takes responsibility for handling cash related to therapeutic programs. Recreation Assistant will be required to transport residents using Program Vehicle. Assist in the orientation and/or supervision of new staff, practicum students, and volunteers. CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Internal Works closely with residents, staff, volunteers, families, and visitors. Managerial Responsibility This position reports directly to the Recreation Therapy Manager. No managerial responsibility, no direct report The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct. Education And Experience Qualifications Education, Qualifications and Certifications: Post-secondary education in Recreation Therapy or experience working in Recreation Therapy with senior populations CPR and Standard First Aid Current Safecheck Food Safe certificate Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check Recreation Assistant must have Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract Experience And Skilled Knowledge Requirements Experience working with individuals with mental health conditions Able to assess residents’ responses and recognize changes in resident health status Has the knowledge and ability to define learning needs in conjunction with the Recreation Therapy Manager on an ongoing basis. Proficient in Microsoft Office Skills And Capabilities Able to organize and complete program planning according to timelines Provides safe and competent care within her/his scope of practice as defined by this position description. Demonstrates appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication and reporting skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Handle stressful situations in a professional manner. Working Conditions The performance of the job requires a frequent amount of standing, moderate amount of lifting, carrying supplies, walking The Incumbent’s Work Environment Is Typically At Work Sites Within Residential Settings, And Will Require Working Under The Following Disagreeable Conditions Dealing with angry and abusive people Verbal abuse Exposure to bodily fluids, bodily waste Exposure to drugs, alcohol and solvents Physical attacks by others Exposure to infectious diseases Sharp objects (i.e. needle sticks, knives and weapons) Other dangerous situations Universal precautions Immunization for Hepatitis B Vaccination against Tuberculosis This job description/task list will be reviewed by the employee and supervisor on a regular basis. Amendments can be made at any time at the discretion of the employer. This is Part-Time position 0.8 FTE Weekly Scheduled Hours:32 Compensation The target hiring range for this position is $25.36 to $26.29 with a maximum of $27.22. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education in Recreation Therapy or relevant experience working with seniors, along with CPR, Standard First Aid, Safecheck Food Safe certification, a clear vulnerable-sector criminal record check, and a Class 5 driver's license with a clean abstract. Candidates should have experience supporting people with mental health conditions and be able to assess changes in residents' health, plan programs, communicate effectively, and work independently.