Recreation Therapy Assistant

Posted Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 8 : 00 AM | Expires Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 7 : 59 AM

Saint Thomas Casual Recreation Therapy Assistant

About the Organization :

Is contributing to a mission-driven organization important to you? Do you prefer to be part of an organization that bases all decisions on its mission? The mission of Covenant Care and Covenant Living is to “continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person – body, mind, and soul.”

In fulfillment of this mission, Covenant Care and Covenant Living actively participate in advancing the Covenant Strategic Plan which aspires to :

• Serve – strengthen our mission and live our values to meet the needs of those we serve through excellence in care, an engaged team, and wise resource use;
• Transform and Grow – transform the health system and grow through integration, innovation, and shared learning to respond to community needs, especially the most vulnerable;
• Contribute – leverage our legacy to maximize the strategic contribution of Catholic health care.

Covenant Care is an organization that places its mission at the core of everything it does.

We believe this approach makes our organization stand out. Our employees are key to how our residents feel about their home, and you have the opportunity to influence lives and foster a caring, compassionate environment.

Position Summary :

Covenant Care welcomes all who share a calling to serve those most in need.

We are committed to continuing the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, respecting life at all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind, and soul. The Recreation Aide will incorporate our mission, vision, and values—Compassion, Collaboration, Respect, Social Justice, Integrity, and Stewardship—into all actions and decisions, upholding our ethical traditions.

Reporting to the Recreational Therapist, the Recreation Aide will assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating recreation and leisure programs to meet residents' physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and cultural needs. The role involves working collaboratively with the healthcare team to promote resident participation and support recreation programming.

Qualifications :

Please Note :

Covenant Care offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

All new employees must provide a criminal record check not older than six months before their start date. Processing times for Criminal Record Check / Vulnerable Person Screening are currently longer (3-4 weeks), so early initiation is advised. Not having your CRC will delay your employment start.

Covenant Care is committed to an inclusive work environment and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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