Therapy Assistant

Alberta Health Services; Town of Barrhead; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Recreation Therapy Assistant to support therapeutic recreation for older adults in Barrhead Continuing Care. You will work within an interprofessional team to plan, facilitate, document, and evaluate recreation programs that promote engagement and well-being, tailored to residents’ goals and abilities.

You will collaborate with the Recreation Therapist and nursing team, document progress per ALA policies, and contribute to assessments and care planning

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support planning, facilitation, documentation, and evaluation of therapeutic recreation programs for older adults.
• Assist residents with dementia and other health conditions to promote engagement and well-being.
• Document and chart according to ALA policies, standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Recreation Therapist and interprofessional team.
• Support resident assessments and care conferences with observations related to leisure engagement.

Education

Diploma in Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant

Job description

As a Recreation Therapy Assistant, you will work both independently and as part of an interprofessional team under the direction and supervision of a Recreation Therapist, other allied health professionals and nursing team. Your primary responsibility is to support the planning, facilitation, documentation, and evaluation of therapeutic recreation and leisure programs for older adults in supportive living or long-term care. You will support residents with dementia, complex health conditions, and other cognitive, emotional, or physical challenges, helping to promote engagement, social connection, and overall well‑being through person‑centered recreation interventions. Facilitate and adapt one‑to‑one, small group, and large group therapeutic recreation programs based on residents’ goals, abilities, and preferences. Participate in program planning, offering input based on resident interests, observations, seasonal events, and best practices in therapeutic recreation. Encourage resident involvement and foster a sense of belonging through engaging and inclusive leisure activities. Share observations and insights to support ongoing assessment, care planning, and interdisciplinary communication. Implement programs in collaboration with the Recreation Therapist and team. Document and chart according to ALA policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring accurate, timely, and confidential recording of resident participation and progress toward goals. Contribute to resident assessments and care conferences by sharing observations and insights related to leisure engagement, well‑being, and quality of life.

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: Recreation
• Primary Location: Barrhead Continuing Care
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 12-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• 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: Recreation
• Primary Location: Barrhead Continuing Care
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 12-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• 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:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.

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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