Therapy Assistant

Alberta Health Services; Innisfail; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health service provider in Innisfail, Alberta, is seeking a Therapy Assistant to join their team. This role involves working under the direction of professionals to enhance rehabilitation services across various health care environments. Candidates should have a diploma in rehabilitation therapy and current BLS certification. The position offers part-time employment with competitive hourly wages ranging from $25.11 to $31.48.

Qualifications

• Completion of diploma from an accredited post‑secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program or equivalent training.
• Completed and up to date BLS.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an interprofessional team under the assignment of various health professionals.
• Contribute to effective rehabilitation services, including direct and indirect client care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical skills

Reflective thinking

Education

Diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Your Opportunity

With a growing industrial base and a flourishing agricultural economy, Innisfail is a hidden gem located in Central Alberta, 31 km south of Red Deer on the QE II. Innisfail boasts several excellent recreational facilities including the Aquatic Centre, the Innisfail Arena, many parks and trails and the Learning Centre which houses an extensive library and community program room. Innisfail hosts a Weekend of Wheels event every September that attracts visits from all across Canada.

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.

Job Details

• Classification: Therapy Assistant
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Allied Health / OT
• Primary Location: Innisfail Health/MH Care Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 01‑DEC‑2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 11‑DEC‑2025
>Temporary End Date: 11‑JUN‑2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $25.11
• Maximum Salary: $31.48
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

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

Additional Required Qualifications

Completed and up to date BLS.

Preferred Qualifications

As Required.