Respiratory Therapist - Continuing Care

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Canada is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to enhance care in the community. In this role, you will work collaboratively with various healthcare professionals to assess patients, develop respiratory therapy care plans, and implement services in home settings. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in respiratory therapy, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This position offers competitive pay and benefits while allowing you to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta.
• Graduate from a registered school of Respiratory Therapy with National Certification.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support- Healthcare Provider certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop respiratory therapy care plans.
• Implement and monitor patient progress with therapy services.
• Provide training to healthcare providers on respiratory equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Professional judgment

Time management

Education

Graduate from a registered school of Respiratory Therapy

Active or eligible for registration with CARTA

Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Visio

Internet navigation

Job description

Overview

Assisted Living Alberta is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well and independent in their homes and communities. For more information Assisted Living Alberta services through five main program areas: Home Living, Supportive Living, Facility Living, Transition Services and Palliative Care. We are looking for a Respiratory Therapist to join our Home Living team to provide professional support services in the homes of clients of all ages and stages of life. This position works within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team consisting of various healthcare professionals from the nursing and allied health professions. This team collaborates and conducts home or site visits to deliver client-centered services to individuals with a wide variety of physical, cognitive, and mental health conditions, including complex health needs. Using strong clinical and interpersonal skills, you will implement respiratory therapy services in accordance with regulatory and ALA practice standards, using best practice and a client-centered approach, engaging the client, family/caregivers, physicians, broader health care team and other internal program or external agencies as indicated. Respiratory therapy services may encompass any combination of direct therapeutic services, appropriate education, and/or connection to needed resources. Through the development and/or contribution to the Care Plan, in collaboration with the client and other healthcare providers, you will ensure services are provided and modified, based on the client’s response to the intervention.

Description

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will assess patients, develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans, and monitor their progress. This role requires collaboration with various clinical teams to enhance outcomes and educate patients and families regarding diseases, medications, equipment, and treatments. You will provide training and assistance to healthcare providers in the use and care of respiratory diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and interventions.

Job Details

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Respiratory Therapist (C)
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Home Living
• Primary Location: St. Marguerites Health Srvcs B
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 18-DEC-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 28-DEC-2025
• Temporary End Date: 24-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 60
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $39.88
• Maximum Salary: $53.88
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications

Active or eligible for registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA).

Additional Required Qualifications

Graduate from a registered school of Respiratory Therapy and have passed the National Respiratory Certification Exam as administered by the College and Association of Respiratory Therapy of Alberta (CARTA) or the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapy (CSRT). Basic Cardiac Life Support- Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP). Communication and assessment skills to work cooperatively and effectively with the healthcare team members, clients, and their families in a fast-paced environment. Strong professional judgment, initiative, and effective time management skills are necessary. The successful candidate will work independently in clients’ homes, which could include congregate settings, single family dwellings, condos and/or walk-up apartments. Therefore, the successful candidate must be able to work in different settings and environments (home environments and weather conditions), as well as be able to lift and carry medical bags, which weigh approximately 25-30 lbs. At the time of interview, you may be required to demonstrate your computer knowledge and proficiency by completing a hands‑on assessment. You must demonstrate sufficient typing speed to meet workload demand and navigate through various computer programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Visio, Outlook and Internet.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a Continuing Care setting. Connect Care experience. Palliative care experience. Knowledge of the RAI.