Therapy Assistant

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Taber, Alberta is seeking a Therapy Assistant to work with the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams in the Taber Health Centre. You will implement routine interventions, promote independence in self-care, and support patients across acute, outpatient, and community PT programs.

The role involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and may include some administrative duties.

Qualifications

• Completion of diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program.
• Successful completion of ConnectCare training upon hire will be required.

Responsibilities

• Support physiotherapy and occupational therapy services within acute care, outpatient and community programs.
• Implement routine interventions and promote client independence in self-care.
• Assist with client lifts, transfers, positioning and basic ADL/IADL within therapy programs.
• Perform administrative duties such as ordering supplies and scheduling patients.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Direct patient care

ADL support

Care coordination

Education

Diploma in Therapy Assistant program

Tools

ConnectCare training

Job description

Your Opportunity

The successful applicant for this Therapy Assistant (TA) position located at the Taber Health Centre will work with the Allied Health team supporting primarily Physiotherapy (PT) along with Occupational Therapy (OT) services for patients in Taber Health Centre acute care, outpatient and community PT programs. Under the direction of PT or OT, the TA will implement routine interventions, promote client and resident healthy living and independence with self-care and motivate clients to actively participate in assigned therapy protocols or programs. The TA may assist with client lifts and transfers, positioning and basic ADL's and IADL's within the context of the therapy program. The TA will be working both independently and as part of the interdisciplinary team (OT, PT, TR, nursing) contributing to the effective and efficient delivery of rehabilitation services. The TA role may include administrative duties such as ordering supplies, scheduling patients, preparing/cleaning the rehabilitation department and equipment.

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.

Classification

Classification: Therapy Assistant

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Physiotherapy

Primary Location: Taber Health Centre

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 17-AUG-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time

Date Available: 08-SEP-2026

Temporary End Date: 11-DEC-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

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:

The successful candidate will be required to participate in the annual Therapy Continuing Competency declaration. Successful completion of ConnectCare training upon hire will be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

One year experience in rural physiotherapy and/or occupational therapy in both acute care and outpatient MSK preferred. Knowledge of community rehabilitation and AADL is an asset.