Job Description

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

About the Role

Under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist, the Therapy Assistant is accountable for providing opportunities for the residents to realize their maximum potential.

• Enables residents to perform daily activities and maintain a responsive atmosphere of resident-focused care
• Informs the Occupational Therapist of resident needs and assists in implementing change while promoting a safe environment for residents, team and self
• Participates in the planning and implementation of resident activities and the operation of the department as directed by the Occupational Therapist
• Provides services responsive to the holistic needs of the residents and promotes choice while maintaining dignity and facilitating independence

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus a Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant Diploma.
• Must be able to perform lifts and maneuver/transfer patients.
• Shall possess good interpersonal, verbal, written and communication skills.
• Previous experience working in rehabilitation or continuing care settings with special interest in working with the elderly and young adults living with disabilities preferred.

Position Information:

• Posting Number: 25-8841
• 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: May 01, 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.comemail address in order to be considered for the role; failure to do so may result in omission from the selection process. 

Apply Online at: 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. 

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Part time, Shift work,

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