Therapy Assistant

Alberta Health Services; Town of Westlock; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Therapy Assistant to work at Westlock Comm/Mental Hlth. The role involves direct and indirect client care across the health care continuum, within an interprofessional team under the supervision of rehabilitation professionals. This regular part-time position offers weekend days and a 0.50 FTE schedule.

The position is based in Westlock, with a focus on providing patient-centered care, quality improvement, and collaboration with local partners and care teams.

Qualifications

• Completion of diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program.
• Work individually and as part of an interprofessional team under assignment, monitoring and evaluation of rehabilitation professionals.
• Contribute to quality improvement, program planning and student supervision.

Responsibilities

• Direct and indirect client care across the health care continuum.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners with professionalism and ethics.

Education

Diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Westlock is located on Treaty 6 territory and Métis. With minimal commute times, residents can enjoy a comfortable lifestyle in a welcoming, close-knit community where neighbors know and support one another. Residents also have easy access to outdoor recreation, including nearby lakes, trails, camping, and year-round activities like fishing and snowmobiling. Located about an hour from Edmonton, Westlock combines the advantages of rural living with convenient access to major amenities, shopping, and services—making it an ideal place for individuals and families who value space, community, and quality of life. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive, up to $48,000, based on the length of their Return for Service. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.

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: Therapy Assistant Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Allied Health Primary Location: Westlock Comm/Mental Hlth Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.50 Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 28-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 5 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:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.