Therapy Aide (2026-0769)

Carewest Innovative Health Care; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Carewest Innovative Health Care in Calgary, AB is seeking a Regular Full Time Recreation Therapy Assistant to support residents' daily living and well-being. Under supervision, you will assist with ADLs, lead craft activities, and help coordinate social events.

In this role, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team is essential. CPR certification is required, and related experience in geriatrics or long-term care is an asset for delivering compassionate, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from Grade 12.
• Current and active Basic Life Support Provider CPR is required.
• PCA, Certificate in leisure activities or equivalent.
• Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Related experience in a hospital or continuing care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine client care support activities to optimize residents' functional abilities.
• Assists with Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
• Instructs craft classes and leads social events, group exercises and games.
• Responsible for other related duties as required.

Skills

ADL assistance

Social activities

Craft instruction

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12

CPR certification

PCA / leisure activities certificate

Job description

Position Details

Position Status: Regular Full Time
Location: George Boyack, Recreation Therapy LTC BW
Hours: 77.50 FTE: 1.00
Shift: Days/Evenings
Shift Times: 0945-1800
Union: AUPE GSS
Rate of Pay: $17.63 - $22.25
PCN: GB3rdTAid01

Date Competition Closes: August 21, 2026

The Opportunity

Position Summary:

Under close supervision, and in accordance with established policies, procedures and care plans, performs a variety of routine client care support activities to optimize the functional abilities of residents. Duties may include assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), instructing craft classes, assisting with social events, group exercises and games. Responsible for other related duties as required.

Program Summary:

Complex Care – for frail seniors who require the care of an interdisciplinary team to maintain and improve quality of life in safe,
comfortable and supportive environments. Carewest offers a mix of secured and unsecured units.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Graduation from Grade 12.
• Current and active Basic Life Support Provider CPR is required.
• PCA, Certificate in leisure activities or equivalent.
• Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Related experience in a hospital or continuing care facility is preferred.
• Geriatric experience is an asset.
• Program specific training/experience is an asset.