Therapy Assistant (2026-1230)

Carewest Innovative Healthcare; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Carewest Innovative Healthcare is seeking a temporary full-time Recreation Therapy Assistant for Rouleau Manor. The role supports the Recreation Therapist(s) and contributes to client life enrichment and recreation goals. You'll work under the Director of Care for performance matters and help maximize safety and independence.

The position emphasizes team-based interventions to enhance quality of life, reduce boredom, and address mental health needs, with duties as required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an Accredited Therapy Assistant program.
• Previous experience in a therapeutic setting is essential.
• Experience with computers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic programming to clients.
• Help clients achieve life enrichment and recreation goals.
• Collaborate with the therapy team to maximize safety, functional independence, leisure pursuits, reduce boredom and improve mental health.

Skills

Therapeutic Experience

Computer Skills

Education

Accredited Therapy Assistant program

Job description

Position Details

Position Status: Temporary Full TimeTerm Ends: March 31, 2027 Location: Rouleau Manor, Recreation Therapy - Night Owls Project BW Hours: 77.50 FTE: 1.00 Shift: Evenings Shift Times: 1400-2215 Union: Non Union GSS Rate of Pay: 25.46 - 30.13 PCN: RMNightOwlTA01

Date Competition Closes: November 05, 2026

The Opportunity

Position Summary:

Responsible for working under the direction of the Recreation Therapist(s) to provide therapeutic programming to clients. The focus is on helping clients to achieve life enrichment and recreation goals. This position reports to a Director of Care for performance and employment matters.

This position works as part of the therapy team to contribute to the client’s quality of life by providing appropriate interventions to maximize safety, functional independence, leisure pursuits, reduce boredom and improve mental health. Responsible for other related duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Graduation from an Accredited Therapy Assistant program.
• Previous experience in a therapeutic setting is essential.
• Experience with computers preferred.