Program Facilitator – Health Care Aide, Calgary, AB

You’re looking for more than just a job. You’re searching for a career or a calling. At the Alzheimer Society of Calgary, you are part of a progressive, tight-knit team with shared core values and visibly demonstrated passion for the cause. What’s more, you make a difference every day and your contributions matter.

As a learning organization, our culture is founded upon key competencies such as the importance of being adaptable; innovative; open to learning; accountable; outcomes-focused and dedicated to fostering a supportive team environment. We’re searching for the right person to join us as a full-time Program Facilitator.

In this position for our Adult Day Program, better known as Club 36, you will assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and daily operations of therapeutic, person centered and evidence-based programs. The Program Facilitator promotes teamwork and a culture that demonstrates the guiding principles of Alzheimer Society of Calgary.

The Program Facilitator reports to the Director of Adult Day & Creative Programs and works closely and collaboratively with other members of the Adult Day Program team.

The successful candidate will have a Recreation Therapy Aide diploma and/or Health Care Aid Certificate with preferably a minimum of 1 year as recreation therapy assistant or health care aid in an Adult Day Program or related field experience in a continuing care setting. The successful candidate will also have the ability to work with a diverse group of people and be able to visit both Club 36 locations (NE and SE). A background in dementia care is desirable qualifications.

Using your experience in geriatrics, you will support our members in having meaningful life experiences through the development and execution of a diverse and creative programs. You will be person-centered in your approach and model our values in all your interactions with the public, team members, residents and their families.

You spend enough time at work. Make it count. This is a rewarding, full-time opportunity in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

* Monday to Friday work days

* Group Benefits

Please submit your cover letter and resume by 4:00 p.m. on August 12, 2022 to:

Attention: Mr. Ali Cada, Director, Adult Day & Creative Programs

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $18.00-$21.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
We are required to follow all AHS COVID protocols as a Adult Day Program