Posted 8 months ago
Occupational Therapy Assistant (Casual) - Bethany Riverview
@ Bethany Care Society
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Bethany Care Society is hiring a casual Occupational Therapy Assistant at Bethany Riverview in Calgary, Alberta. The role supports residents through therapy and recreation programs, working as part of the interdisciplinary team under the therapist's direction. Hours are variable and the position starts 2026-03-26.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver resident-centred occupational and recreation care under therapist direction
- Document interventions and outcomes accurately and on time
- Participate in therapies and assist with mealtimes
- Follow safety guidelines for residents, team and self
- Work with the interdisciplinary team
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
- Rehabilitation assistant diploma or equivalent
- One year occupational or recreation therapy experience
- Working knowledge of therapy and recreation program modalities
- Strong observation, communication and problem solving skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-03-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Rehabilitation assistant |
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Bethany Care Society
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Full company description
Since 1945, Bethany Care Society has been providing person-centred continuing care, assisted living and affordable housing for seniors and adults with disabilities. Our mission is Creating Caring Communities and we are leading in the transformation of Albertans aging well.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,571
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 568
- Reported office locations
- 2915 26 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta T2B 0C1, CA
- Other recorded names
- Bethany Care Society
- Specialties
- Support for Seniors
- Support for Adults with Disabilities
- Long-term Care
- Supportive Living
- Independent Living
- Life-lease Housing
- Seniors Communities
- Affordable Housing
- Complex Dementia Care
- Holistic Care
- Young Adult Program
- Alternative Level of Care
- Advocacy
- Sensory Stimulation for Dementia
- Art Therapy for Dementia
- Music Therapy for Dementia
- Pet Therapy for Dementia
- Service Excellence
- Pastoral Care
- Adult Day Programs
- Intergenerational Programs for Seniors and Youth
- Recreational Therapy
- and Occupational Therapy
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Since 1945, Bethany Care Society has been providing person-centred continuing care, assisted living and affordable housing for seniors and adults with disabilities. Our mission is Creating Caring Communities and we are leading in the transformation of Albertans aging well.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Specialties | Support for SeniorsSupport for Adults with DisabilitiesLong-term CareSupportive LivingIndependent LivingLife-lease HousingSeniors CommunitiesAffordable HousingComplex Dementia CareHolistic Care |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
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About The Role:
As a key member of our healthcare team, you will provide compassionate and client-focused quality care to individuals in a beautiful homelike setting. You are focused on the resident experience, not task completion. You assist wherever you are needed – at mealtimes, participating in therapies, or helping your colleagues.What You Will Do:
Individual responsibilities will fall under five main areas of focus:
Resident Centered Care – Promotes service excellence through active participation with the Interdisciplinary Team to achieve and maintain quality resident care within the scope of Occupational/Recreation Therapy as directed by the Therapist.
Documentation – Accurate, comprehensive and timely documentation of resident care interventions and outcomes in alignment with Bethany policies and procedures.
Safety – Contributes to a safe environment for residents, team and self by understanding and adhering to safety guidelines and practices at all times.
Active Learning – Demonstrates the vision and values of Bethany and lives out the mission of Creating Caring Communities.
Team Work – Cares for and actively participates and assists the Interdisciplinary Team to achieve and maintain a responsible atmosphere of resident centered care.
What You Bring:
Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent.
Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma or equivalent.
One year Occupational/Recreation experience in a Therapy setting.
A working knowledge of a variety of Occupational/Recreation program modalities required.
Able to work effectively in a physically and mentally demanding environment.
Demonstrate ability to understand, speak, read and write effectively in English.
Excellent observation, communication and problem solving skills.
Must be able to operate simple tools to maintain or fix equipment.
Position Information:
Location:
Calgary, AlbertaSite:
Bethany RiverviewSite Address:
200, 2915 – 26th Avenue SE, Calgary AB, T2B 2W6Classification:
Occupational Therapy Assistant (Casual) - Bethany RiverviewFTE:
0.00Non- Union/Union:
Department/Unit:
Therapeutic Services - RiverivewTime Type:
Variable timePosition Type:
CasualShift & Hours of Work:
VariableShift per Cycle:
VariablePosition Start Date:
2026-03-26Position End Date:
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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