Therapy Assistant - Recreation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Northern Living Allowance

Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,0

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Fairview, AB, is seeking a Recreation Therapy Assistant to support residents of the 64-bed Type A facility at Fairview Health Complex.

Under supervision of the Recreation Therapist, you will assist with therapeutic recreation services, promote client-centered care, and collaborate with the interprofessional team.

This regular part-time role offers 0.80 FTE, day shifts, and opportunities for relocation allowances and northern living benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program or equivalent training may be considered.
• Therapeutic Recreation Assistant or equivalent diploma/certification from a recognized post-secondary institution. Valid BCLS-HCP certificate required.
• Proven ability to accept verbal and written instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physically capable of pushing wheelchairs for an extended period of time and performing client transfers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Preference for Connect Care knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide recreation therapy services to residents across the health care continuum.
• Work with interprofessional team under supervision of a Recreation Therapist.
• Contribute to quality improvement, program planning and student supervision.
• Promote evidence-based, client-centered practice and professional ethics.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma - Rehab Therapy Assistant

Therapeutic Recreation Assistant diploma/certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Connect Care

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional Recreation Therapy Assistant to work at the Fairview Health Complex in Type A (Long Term Care). A welcoming northern community that offers the perfect balance of professional fulfillment and an exceptional lifestyle. Picture yourself living in a place surrounded by rolling farmland, expansive prairie skies, and the natural beauty of the Peace Country region. Fairview provides a relaxed pace of life, and endless opportunities for year-round outdoor adventure. This position is focused on providing recreation to the residents of this facility, which is a 64-bed Type A facility. The Recreation Therapy Assistant, supervised by the Recreation Therapist, provides services in close collaboration with the rest of the Allied Health and Nursing team. This position will assist with the promotion of a comprehensive service for clients developing and implementing evidence based, client-centered practice based on therapeutic recreation standards of practice. You will champion creative, client-centered solutions that enhance functional independence and elevate the quality of care. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want a career where your voice matters, your ideas are valued, and your impact is felt every single day, this is your chance. You'll enjoy a competitive rate of pay and eligibility for the Northern Living Allowance, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. Relocation assistance may be available.

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: Fairview Health Complex Type A
• Primary Location: Fairview Health Complex
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 11-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $27.44
• Maximum Salary: $34.39
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Therapy Assistant
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Fairview Health Complex Type A
• Primary Location: Fairview Health Complex
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 11-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $27.44
• Maximum Salary: $34.39
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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

Additional Required Qualifications:

Therapeutic Recreation Assistant or equivalent diploma/certification from a recognized post-secondary institution. Valid BCLS-HCP certificate required. Proven ability to accept verbal and written instructions and work independently with minimal supervision. Physically capable of pushing wheelchairs for an extended period of time and performing client transfers. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Preference will be given to candidates who are proficient in Connect Care. Preference will be given to candidates who have knowledge of the facility and the residents.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferably minimum 1 year experience working in a Therapeutic Recreation position with seniors and/or individuals with challenges.

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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