Airdrie, Ab Recreation therapist Jobs – 27 Openings This Week

Recreation Therapist (SVR-CC20-001) - Bethany Cochrane
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- CPR Certification
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Covenant Care —Calgary, AB
- $24.00–$28.16 an hour
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
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Bethany Care Society —Calgary, AB
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
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Alberta Health Services —Calgary, AB
- $27.44–$34.39 an hour
- Temporary
- BLS Certification
- Cleaning
- Computer skills
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Recreation Therapist
Intercare Corporate Group —Calgary, AB
- Temporary
- English
- Organizational skills
- Budgeting
- Employee assistance program
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Certified Athletic Therapist
SAIT —Calgary, AB
- $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's
- Paid time off
Director of Care Allied Health | Complex Mental Health (2026-0617)
Carewest —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Team management
- Acute care experience
Occupational Therapy Assistant (Casual) - Bethany Riverview
Bethany Care Society —Calgary, AB
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Patient care
Recreation Manager
Cogir Senior Living Canada —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Recreation Aide
Generations —Calgary, AB
- Temporary
- English
- Microsoft Office
- No university degree
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Social Worker II
Recovery Alberta —Calgary, AB
- $42.14–$56.02 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Bachelor's
- Case management
- Discharge planning
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Massage Therapist
Lifemark Health Group —Airdrie, AB
- Part-time
- Patient care
- Mentoring
- Computer skills
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Occupational Therapy Aide - AgeCare McKenzie Towne
AgeCare McKenzie Towne —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Paid time off
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Occupational Therapist I
Alberta Health Services —Calgary, AB
- $42.51–$56.60 an hour
- Night shift
- Microsoft Outlook
- BLS Certification
- Bachelor's
Occupational Therapist I (2026-0375)
Carewest Innovative Healthcare —Calgary, AB
- $38.90–$51.80 an hour
- Temporary
- Master's degree
- Continuous improvement
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Physiotherapist (0.8 FTE)
ARBI —Calgary, AB
- $38–$40 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Research
- Master's degree
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Recreation Therapist - AgeCare Dawson
AgeCare Dawson —Chestermere, AB
- Full-time
- Bachelor's
- Communication skills
- Paid time off
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AgeCare Seton —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Bachelor's
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Recreation Therapist (SVR-CC20-001) - Bethany Cochrane

Bethany Care Society
Cochrane, AB

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Job details

Full-time

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation
Dementia care
Recreation therapy
CPR Certification
Experience working with individuals with dementia
Coaching
Person-centred care planning
Clinical case management notes
First Aid Certification
Team management
Class 4 Licence
Program coordination
Training & development
Communication skills
Geriatrics
Therapy progress note documentation

Full job description

About The Role:

With a passion for resident care, the Recreation Therapist is responsible and accountable for the provision of resident assessments and interventions; site/ unit recreation programs to optimize resident physical, cognitive, sensory, emotional and social functions. The Recreation Therapist works in close liaison with the Interdisciplinary Team and is accountable to provide leadership and supervision to the Recreation Therapy Assistant or Therapy Assistant as applicable.

What You Will Do:

Resident Centered Care:

Promotes service excellence through active participation with the Interdisciplinary Team to achieve and maintain quality resident care within the scope of Recreation Therapy.
Conducts recreation therapy assessments in alignment with Bethany Care policies and procedures.
Determines resident and family needs, strengths, and goals for recreation services
Monitors on-going evaluation of Recreation Services and adapts programs, leisure equipment, and schedules as needed to meet the needs of the residents.
Coordinates Recreation programming provided by community partners or agencies (e.g., Music therapy, pet therapy, ARBI’s, CAPCC, Entertainment, etc.).
Promotes resident independence, choice, and engagement through self-directed leisure opportunities and community programs.

Documentation:

Accurate, comprehensive, and timely documentation of resident care assessment, interventions, and outcomes in alignment with Bethany policies and procedures.
Documents in healthcare records, including resident centered care plan in accordance with policy, procedure, and professional standards.
Ensures record of resident participation is completed daily through comprehensive progress notes and monitored quarterly or as needed.
Communicates resident changes and unusual occurrences as appropriate.
Maintains accurate records of recreation budgets and provides reports as directed.
Obtains and documents consent from resident and/or designate for specialized services (e.g., photos, outings, programming, etc.)
Provides input to resident’s levels of social engagement as it relates to the RAI/MDS

Team Work:

Cares for and actively participates and assists the Interdisciplinary Team to achieve and maintain a responsible atmosphere of resident centered care.
Promotes constructive caring relationships with the Interdisciplinary Team, by fostering an understanding of the unique contributions of all team members
Educates and assists the Interdisciplinary Team to provide resident centered services
Promotes and maintains a partnership with residents’ families.
Assists in the review of Recreation programs and actively participates in the implementation and evaluation of new Recreation programs and services.
Contributes to the establishment of short- and long-term goals for the resident.

Leadership:

Enables a high-performance culture through leading, developing, and coaching employees.
Provides orientation, supervision, and direction to Recreation Therapy Assistants, students, and volunteers, to ensure expected outcomes of service.
Supports ongoing educational development through in-services, workshops, and/or learning sessions for Recreation Therapy Assistants, ID Team Members, students, and/or volunteers.
Demonstrates critical thinking and judgement with decisions related to resident centered care. (e.g., decides whether a resident should go on a planned outing or participate in an assigned program when health status had changed).
Modifies intervention plans to meet the resident’s goals when there is change in status that affects participation levels

What You Bring:

Recreation Therapy Diploma; Degree in Therapeutic Recreation preferred
Previous experience in geriatrics preferred.
Knowledge of and experience with dementia care preferred.
Registration with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association preferred but not required.
Membership in appropriate regulatory college when required.
Able to work effectively in a physically and mentally demanding environment.
Excellent observation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Current First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate.
Class 4 driver’s license if driving resident passenger buses is required.

Position Information:

Location:

Cochrane, Alberta

Site:

Bethany Cochrane

Site Address:

32 Quigley Dr #1000, Cochrane, AB T4C 1X9

Classification:

Recreation Therapist (SVR-CC20-001) - Bethany Cochrane

FTE:

1.00

Non- Union/Union:

Department/Unit:

Therapeutic Services - Cochrane

Time Type:

Full time

Position Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Shift & Hours of Work:

Days (0800-1615)

Shift per Cycle:

20 x 7.75 hr shifts in 4 weeks

Position Start Date:

2026-09-04

Position End Date:

2026-12-04

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.

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