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Good Samaritan Canada —Kelowna, BC
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Interior Health Authority —Penticton, BC
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Interior Health Authority —Vernon, BC
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- Evening shift
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Lifemark Health Group —Kelowna, BC
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Soul Sounds Music Therapy —Kelowna, BC
- Full-time
- Master's degree
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Lifemark Health Group —Kelowna, BC
- Full-time
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Lifemark Health Group —West Kelowna, BC
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- Communication skills
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Lifemark Health Group —Kelowna, BC
- $95,206.60–$113,160.00 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN) | Mental Health and Substance Use
Interior Health Authority —Kelowna, BC
- $41.42–$55.91 an hour
- Night shift
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Interior Health Authority —Penticton, BC
- $43.83–$56.03 an hour
- Full-time
- Relocation assistance
- Dental care
Physiotherapist
Lifemark Health Group —West Kelowna, BC
- $87,000–$125,543 a year
- Full-time
- Relocation assistance
- Dental care
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Registered Nurse (RN/RPN) | Mental Health and Substance Use Addiction Services
Interior Health Authority —Kelowna, BC
- $41.42–$55.91 an hour
- Night shift
- Communication skills
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Long-term Care
Interior Health Authority —Vernon, BC
- $32.84–$41.35 an hour
- Night shift
- CPR Certification
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Good Samaritan Canada —Kelowna, BC
Class IV driver’s license (required only where the Good Samaritan care home/program operates a bus)*Work Experience:*. Class IV driver’s license (required).
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Recreation Therapy Aide

Good Samaritan Canada
Kelowna, BC

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Job details

Casual
5 days ago

Skills

Dementia care
Computer operation
CPR Certification
FoodSafe
Post-secondary education
CPR
English
High school diploma or GED
Senior care
First Aid Certification

Full job description

As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose.

Role Summary

In support of the Mission, Vision and Values of The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (“Good Samaritan”), the Recreation Therapy Aide (RTA) works collaboratively with members of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision and promotion of recreation programs. The RTA performs their work in a manner to provide a positive and safe experience for each resident, work performed in accordance with the resident’s care plan, Good Samaritan standards, and consistent with Good Samaritan’s “Being and Belonging” model of care. The RTA assists in developing, implementing, planning and evaluating recreation programs to improve the quality of life for residents. The RTA also works with residents to plan recreation activities of their choice. The RTA works under the direction of the Manager, Site and Clinical Services or designate and where present in the care home/program, a Recreation Therapist.

Education and Other Qualifications:

Grade 12
Post-secondary education in therapeutic recreation
o Intermediate First Aid and CPR certificateo Food Safe 1 or equivalent
Class IV driver’s license (required only where the Good Samaritan care home/program operates a bus)Work Experience:
Experience working with older adults and persons with disabilities, both physical and cognitive.
Experience in dementia care.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work as a member of a team and to request guidance and consultation.
Willing to accept direction, guidance and constructive feedback.
Proficient interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively deal with challenging circumstances in a diplomatic and professional manner.
Ability to communicate in and understand English, both verbally and in writing
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with residents of varying socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, and belief backgrounds, and can recognize and respond effectively to verbal and non-verbal cues.
Exhibits an open and sincere approach to other persons, demonstrating respect and compassion, and maintaining the dignity and self-worth of those persons they encounter.
Exhibits cultural sensitivity, respecting and adapting to diverse backgrounds and beliefs of other persons.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with varying workload and an environment which regularly undergoes change (both planned and unplanned) to accommodate resident needs and/or organizational circumstances.
Self-directed and able to exercise independent judgment within the scope of the job classification.
Competent in computer use for the performance of key activities and accountabilities where required.

Requirements:

A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and Clearance Letter prior to the hire date.
A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Reconciliation

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.

Visit us online at www.gss.org and apply by Join Our Team.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $31.64 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Kelowna, BC V1W 3P6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

Secondary School (required)

Experience:

working with older adults and persons with disabilities: 1 year (required)
Dementia care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

First Aid Certification (required)
CPR Certification (required)
Post-secondary education in therapeutic recreation (required)
Class IV driver’s license (required)

Work Location: In person

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