Respiratory Therapist - Continuing Care

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Edmonton is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (C) to join the Home Living/Home and Community Care team. The role involves delivering professional respiratory therapy in clients' homes, developing care plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

You will assess and monitor patients of all ages, educate families about diseases, medications and equipment, and support other health care providers in using respiratory devices.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with CRTA.
• Graduate from a registered school of Respiratory Therapy and have passed CARTA or CSRT.
• BCLS-HCP certification.
• Strong communication and assessment skills for teamwork in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to work independently in clients’ homes and adapt to varied settings.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance outcomes and educate patients/families on diseases, meds, equipment and treatments.
• Train and assist health care providers in the use and care of respiratory equipment.
• Contribute to care planning and adjust interventions based on client response.

Skills

CRTA registration eligibility

RT degree

CARTA/CSRT certification

BCLS-HCP

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Independent home-work capability

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapy program graduate

CRTA registration eligibility

Tools

MS Office Suite

Visio

Outlook

Internet

Job description

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 for 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 you to collaborate with various clinical teams and groups to enhance clinical outcomes as well as educate patients and their families regarding diseases, medications, equipment and treatments. You will be responsible for providing training and assisting health care providers in the use and care of various respiratory diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and interventions. You will also provide training and assist health care providers in the use and care of respiratory equipment as well as educate patients and their families regarding diseases, medications, equipment and treatments.

• Classification: Respiratory Therapist (C)
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Home and Community Care
• Primary Location: CN Tower
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 07-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 01-OCT-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 48
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $43.58
• Maximum Salary: $58.89
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Classification: Respiratory Therapist (C)
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Home and Community Care
• Primary Location: CN Tower
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 07-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 48
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $43.58
• Maximum Salary: $58.89
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Active or eligible for registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA).

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

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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