Lifeguard

Your Opportunity:

As a member of the Allied Health & Patient Experience team within Recreation Facilities, the Lifeguard will support a variety of aquatic programs, as well as maintain overall inventory of equipment and supplies within recreation facilities and across the site at AHE. The successful candidate will provide a safe and engaging atmosphere based upon recovery orientated care principles for patients within the Adult Acute, Young Adult Services, Forensics, and Rehabilitations Services at AHE. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

Description:

As a Lifeguard, you are responsible for the safety, security and well-being of patients while in the Recreation Facilities area. You will plan, prepare and implement aquatic activities and treatment interventions with other care providers with a commitment to patient and family centred care and customer service. You will also be responsible for overall maintenance of the Recreation Facilities and the equipment within the department.

• Recovery Alberta: Yes
• Classification: Lifeguard
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Recreation Therapy- Allied Health and Patient Experience
• Primary Location: Alberta Hospital Edmonton
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 06-MAR-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 07-APR-2025
• Temporary End Date: 13-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $24.92
• Maximum Salary: $27.20
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12. Completion of an accredited Lifeguarding certification. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding and knowledge of recovery orientated care and rehabilitation models. Knowledge and experience working with individuals with addictions and mental health concerns. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention. Connect Care. Class 5 Driver's License. First Aid.