Therapy Assistant - Casual, Allied Health Recreation

Alberta Health Services; Tofield; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in the Tofield Health Centre is seeking a certified Therapy Assistant to join the Recreation department on a casual/relief basis. You will work both independently and as part of an interprofessional team under supervision from therapists, delivering direct and indirect rehabilitation services.

The role focuses on patient-centred care across the continuum, requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and emphasizes professionalism, ethics, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Completion of diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program or equivalent training may be considered.
• BLS and First Aid Training.
• Preferred completion of a Recreation Therapy Diploma or an Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant Program with a Recreation Therapy component.

Responsibilities

• Work individually and as part of an interprofessional team under supervision from a licensed therapist to deliver rehab services.
• Contribute to direct and indirect client care across the health care continuum for all ages.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners while maintaining professionalism and ethics.
• Engage in quality improvement, program planning and student supervision when appropriate.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Independent work

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Diploma in Therapy Assistant

Recreation Therapy Diploma

Tools

Basic Computer skills

Job description

Alberta Health Services in the Tofield Health Centre is seeking a certified Therapy Assistant to join the Recreation department on a casual/relief basis. You will work both independently and as part of an interprofessional team under supervision from therapists, delivering direct and indirect rehabilitation services.

The role focuses on patient-centred care across the continuum, requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and emphasizes professionalism, ethics, and collaboration