Therapy Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Alberta offers an exciting opportunity for a Therapy Assistant to deliver vital therapeutic support in community settings. This full-time role involves assisting in pediatric therapy services, preparing interventions, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance client care across various settings, including virtual and in-person formats.

Qualifications

• Completion of a diploma program or equivalent training.
• Experience with Connect Care and virtual service delivery.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Occupational and Physiotherapists in client assessments.
• Deliver interventions to clients across various service levels.
• Work collaboratively in an interprofessional team.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Diploma from accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Your Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity to provide occupational therapy and physical therapy supports in a community-based setting. The settings include, but are not limited to, AHS clinics and homes, utilizing both virtual and in-person supports. The Therapy Assistant assists Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in collecting information to support assessments of children. The role also involves preparing and delivering interventions to assigned clients across various levels, including universal, targeted, and client-specific services. Services are provided to individuals, families, and community partners. This position reports to the Manager, Allied Health Community.

Description:

As a Therapy Assistant, you will work independently and as part of an interprofessional team under the supervision of audiologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, recreation therapists, or speech-language pathologists. You will contribute to effective rehabilitation services, including direct and indirect client care across the healthcare continuum—covering healthy living, recovery, living with illness and disability, and end-of-life care—for all ages, as well as non-client services. The role requires effective collaboration with internal and external partners, professionalism, and strong ethical standards in client-centered care and team participation. You will demonstrate reflective thinking and a commitment to lifelong learning to enhance individual and team competencies. Opportunities will be available to apply your interpersonal and clinical skills towards quality improvement, program planning, and student supervision.

• Acute Care Alberta:
• Primary Care Alberta:
• Recovery Alberta:
• Classification: Therapy Assistant
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Pediatric Community Rehabilitation
• Primary Location: East Edmonton Health Centre
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 05-JUN-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 15-JUN-2025
• 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: $25.11
• Maximum Salary: $31.48
• 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:

Experience with Connect Care. Experience with virtual service delivery. CPR certification, strong organizational skills, and excellent interpersonal/public relations skills are required, along with excellent communication skills. Previous work experience in Pediatric Occupational/Physical Therapy service delivery is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity or experience working with Torticollis is considered an asset. Experience supporting Therapy Assistant students and group service delivery are also assets. Ability to prioritize work, work effectively within a team, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service are essential. Ability to interact courteously and effectively with clients is required.