Location
Good Samaritan Society-Millwoods Care Centre and Dr. Gerald Zetter Care Centre
Edmonton, AB
Employment Type
Permanent Part-time
Zetter (.40 FTE) and Millwoods (.50 FTE)
End Date
until successful candidate is found
Employee Group
Out of Scope
This is a shared position between Millwoods Care Centre and Dr. Gerald Zetter Care Centre. Two days per week at each centre.
Reporting to the Site Manager, the Respiratory Therapist will work within the full scope of your practice, you will perform the primary functions of complete and accurate physical assessment of the respiratory status of assigned clients by utilizing clinical competencies in all aspects of respiratory care. You will manage all assigned respiratory therapy functions, personnel, supplies and equipment in a safe manner. In addition, you will work in a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals in a unique community environment to deliver safe and effective care to our residents.
Educational and other Qualifications
- You must be a graduate of an approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
- CARTA registration is required.
- CSRT registration is preferred.
- You will have 2-3 years experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
- Experience in service in a long-term care setting an asset.
- Must be experienced and knowledgeable regarding ventilator-dependent clients.
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.
Good Samaritan is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
- Good Samaritan Society celebrated our 75th Anniversary in 2024.
- Good Samarian is a 2024 Alberta Continuing Care Association award recipient for Innovator of the Year
- Good Samaritan is a 2023 Canadian HR award recipient for Excellence for Diversity and Inclusion
- Good Samaritan is a 2023 Canadian College of Health Leaders award recipient for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion
