Therapy Assistant

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 37,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Villa Caritas, a Covenant Health facility, is seeking a Therapy Assistant to support the delivery of therapeutic rehabilitation programs. The role includes participation in assessments and planning client programs, with opportunities to lead individual or group treatment and educational interventions, within an HSAA collective agreement framework.

This casual/relief position supports rehabilitation medicine services at Villa Caritas, with shifts typically days, and a focus on geriatric

Qualifications

• A directly related diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution is required.
• As Required.

Responsibilities

• The Therapy Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery of therapeutic rehabilitation programs.
• The Therapy Assistant participates in assessment related activities as well as the planning and development of client programs which includes leading individual or group treatment and educational interventions.

Education

Diploma in a directly related field

Job description

Villa Caritas is an acute inpatient geriatric psychiatry hospital. This 150-bed hospital serves individuals living with dementia of all stages; other psychiatric illness such as depression, anxiety, mood and thought disorders; complex psychosocial needs and other medical comorbidities. Its programs promote a patient-centered approach and include a variety of individual and group programs that focus on optimizing functioning, independence and quality of life. The comprehensive multidisciplinary team works together to treat the whole person: body, mind and soul.

Description

The Therapy Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery of therapeutic rehabilitation programs. The Therapy Assistant participates in assessment related activities as well as the planning and development of client programs which includes leading individual or group treatment and educational interventions.This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.

• Classification: Therapy Assistant
• Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
• Unit and Program: Rehabilitation Medicine
• Primary Location: Villa Caritas
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 09-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $27.44
• Maximum Salary: $34.39
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

A directly related diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution is required.

Additional Required Qualifications

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in acute care. Experience working with the geriatric mental health population.

Hiring Requirements

Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Be the Difference

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.