Therapy Assistant

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Vulcan, Alberta, is seeking a Therapy Assistant to deliver comprehensive rehab services under supervision from a rehabilitation therapist. You will participate in direct and indirect client care across the continuum, including education and treatment planning within an inter-professional team.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient and family-centered care, confidentiality, and professional collaboration with audiology, OT, PT, recreation therapy, and

Qualifications

• Completion of diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program or equivalent training.
• Active or eligible for registration with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association (AFLCA) or equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect client care across rehabilitation services under supervision.
• Collaborate with inter-professional team including audiology, OT, PT, recreation therapy or SLP.
• Contribute to quality improvement, program planning and student supervision.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality and ethical standards in client-centered care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma in Therapy Assistant

Registration with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association

Job description

Your Opportunity

If you are interested in working within an inter-professional team playing a key role in linking the needs of Rural Home Care clients with appropriate health and community services then this Therapy Assistant position will be of interest to you. The Therapist Assistant provides comprehensive services for clients within the program or service area in which they work. The Therapy Assistant ensures the level of therapeutic recreation practice in their clinical area is evidence based, patient and family centered and in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice. The Therapy Assistant completes assessment, treatment, education and management of the clients and provides clinical support and consultation to the assigned program/service area(s). This position requires collaboration and communication with the health care team, confidentiality and a high level of professionalism. The Therapy Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery of therapeutic rehabilitation (e.g. Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Language Pathology, Therapeutic Recreation), under the direction of a regulated rehabilitation therapist or recreation therapist, and in accordance with established practices and procedures. Please note that this position is 131km south outside of the Calgary City Limits.

Description

As a Therapy Assistant, you will work both individually and as part of an interprofessional team under the assignment, monitoring and evaluation of an audiologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, recreation therapist or speech-language pathologist. You will contribute to effective and efficient rehabilitation services including direct and indirect client care across the health care continuum (healthy living, getting better, living with illness and disability, end of life care) for all ages as well as non-client service provision. This role will require you to work effectively with internal and external partners, and display professionalism and strong ethics in both client centered care and participation in care teams. You will demonstrate evidence of reflective thinking and lifelong learning that enhances individual and team competency. You will have opportunities to use your interpersonal and clinical skills in contributing to quality improvement, program planning and student supervision.

Transition Company

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Therapy Assistant
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Adult Day Support, Home Care
• Primary Location: Vulcan
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 17-AUG-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 27-AUG-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-AUG-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $27.44
• Maximum Salary: $34.39
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications

• Completion of diploma from an accredited post‑secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program or equivalent training may be considered.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited post‑secondary Therapy Assistant or Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies program.
• Active or eligible for registration with the Registered Professional membership with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association (AFLCA) or equivalency.
• Handling, moving and lifting heavy or awkward equipment and/or individuals are required.
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with related legislation.
• Intermediate level of computer skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Recreation Therapy Assistant, preferred; however, skills and experience relevant to nursing practice in community sector will be considered.
• Minimum of two years current Therapy Assistant experience with one year in a community‑based setting preferred.
• Recent experience working with acute clients and/or long‑term clients with a focus on chronic disease management.
• Home Care experience preferred.