Therapy Assistant

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Therapy Assistant to provide direct and indirect rehabilitation services within Rural South Home and Community Care. You will work in an interprofessional team, delivering client-centered rehabilitation across a broad continuum and supporting program planning and student supervision.

The role is based at High River Health Unit and involves collaboration with audiology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and speech-language pathology teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma in an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program.
• Accredited Therapy Assistant or Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation and Leisure Studies program.
• Active or eligible for registration with Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of therapeutic rehabilitation under supervision.
• Collaborate with interprofessional health team and external partners.
• Contribute to quality improvement, program planning and student supervision.
• Maintain clinical records and ensure safety and confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Computer skills

Education

Diploma in Therapy Assistant program

Therapy Assistant or Therapeutic Recreation/Recreation and Leisure Studies program

Baccalaureate degree in Recreation Therapy Assistant (preferred)

Job description

If you are interested in working within an inter-professional team playing a key role in linking the needs of Rural Home & Community 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 64 km south outside of the Calgary City Limits. The Rural South team is comprised of Diamond Valley, Okotoks, High River, Nanton, and Vulcan. The farthest site is 160km south 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: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Therapy Assistant
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Home and Community Care, Rural South
• Primary Location: High River Health Unit
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 16-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• 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: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Therapy Assistant
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Home and Community Care, Rural South
• Primary Location: High River Health Unit
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 16-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 05-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: 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. or applicable equivalent Health Care Aides (HCAs) approved training.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.

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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