Therapy Assistant

Alberta Health Services; Town of Westlock; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health service provider in Alberta is seeking a Recreation Therapy Assistant to support the planning and implementation of therapeutic recreation programs for older adults. This role involves working with residents facing cognitive and physical challenges, promoting social connection and well-being through tailored interventions. The ideal candidate should have a diploma in rehabilitation therapy assistance. The position offers a temporary part-time opportunity with various shifts and requires effective communication skills for interdisciplinary coordination.

Qualifications

• Completion of diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program or equivalent training may be considered.
• Demonstrate evidence of reflective thinking and lifelong learning.
• Display professionalism and strong ethics in client-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, facilitation, documentation, and evaluation of therapeutic recreation programs.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional team under supervision.
• Document resident participation and progress toward goals.

Education

Diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Your Opportunity

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 AHS 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.

• Classification: Therapy Assistant
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Recreation Therapy, Allied Health
• Primary Location: Westlock Cont Care & Home Care
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.59
• Posting End Date: 24‑DEC‑2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12‑JAN‑2026
• Temporary End Date: 13‑JUL‑2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $26.64
• Maximum Salary: $33.39
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

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.