Edmonton, Alberta, Canada · On-site
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 peo…
Skills: Recreation therapy, Resident care planning, Program development, Microsoft Office, Data compilation
Calgary, Alberta, Canada · On-site
$17/hr–$26/hr
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 peo…
Skills: Customer service, Cash handling, Inventory management, Sorting, Pricing
Brampton, Ontario, Canada · On-site
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 peo…
Skills: Crisis intervention, Case management, Counselling, Group facilitation, Problem solving
Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada · On-site
$18/hr–$27/hr
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 peo…
Skills: Administrative support, Reception, Database management, Microsoft Office, Communication skills
Langley, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$23/hr–$23/hr
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 peo…
Skills: Case management, Crisis intervention, Emotional support, Advocacy, Intake procedures
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$21/hr–$21/hr
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 peo…
Skills: Food preparation, Menu planning, Food safety, Sanitation, Inventory management
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada · On-site
$15/hr–$17/hr
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 peo…
Skills: Customer service, Cash handling, Inventory management, Stock rotation, Merchandising
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$17/hr–$25/hr
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 peo…
Skills: Customer service, Cash handling, Inventory management, Sorting, Pricing
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$17/hr–$21/hr
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 peo…
Skills: Customer service, Cash handling, Inventory management, Sorting, Pricing
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$18/hr–$23/hr
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 peo…
Skills: Customer service, Cash handling, Inventory management, Team leadership, Stock rotation
Brantford, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$23/hr–$34/hr
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 peo…
Skills: Retail management, Inventory control, Cash handling, Staff supervision, Performance management
Langley, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$23/hr–$23/hr
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 peo…
Skills: Case management, Crisis intervention, Emotional support, Advocacy, Intake procedures
Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$21/hr–$31/hr
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 peo…
Skills: Client-centered approach, Security monitoring, Crisis intervention, First Aid, CPR
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · On-site
$17/hr–$21/hr
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 peo…
Skills: Customer service, Cash handling, Inventory management, Sorting, Pricing
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · On-site
$17/hr–$18/hr
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 peo…
Skills: Cleaning, Janitorial services, Floor maintenance, Laundry, Inventory management
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada · On-site
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 peo…
Skills: Cleaning, Sanitization, Laundry, Facility maintenance, Health and safety
Calgary, Alberta, Canada · On-site
$17/hr–$26/hr
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 peo…
Skills: Customer service, Cash handling, Inventory management, Stock rotation, Merchandising
London, Ontario, Canada · On-site
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 peo…
Skills: Janitorial, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Cleaning equipment operation, Organizational skills
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$18/hr–$25/hr
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 peo…
Skills: Customer service, Cash handling, Inventory management, Stock rotation, Product pricing
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada · On-site
$15/hr–$21/hr
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 peo…
Skills: Customer service, Cash handling, Inventory management, Sorting, Pricing
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada • On-site
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The Recreation Assistant supports the Recreation Therapy Manager in developing and implementing therapeutic programs for residents. They are responsible for monitoring resident care plans, maintaining equipment, and documenting participation statistics.
Candidates must have post-secondary education in Recreation Therapy or relevant experience working with seniors. A valid Class 5 driver's license, CPR, First Aid, and Food Safe certification are required.
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.
Under the supervision of the Recreation Therapy Manager, the Recreation Assistant works as a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team and provides Recreation Therapy services in accordance with the standards of practice defined by the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA). The Recreation Assistant provides input and assistance to the Recreation Therapy Manager on matters relating to therapeutic recreation programs and activities.
· Assist Recreation Therapy Manager to develop, implement and execute approved group and individual programs.
· Assist Recreation Therapy Manager with compilation and completion of
monthly statistics and calendars.
· Assists Recreation Therapy Manager 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.
· 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.
· Post-secondary education in Recreation Therapy or experience working in Recreation Therapy with senior populations
· CPR and Standard First Aid
· Current Safe check 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 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
· 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.
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 is a Casual position with no fixed working schedule.
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.
Offices: 2 Overlea Boulevard, Toronto, ON M4H 1P4, CA
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