Therapy Assistant - Recreation

Covenant Health; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Avenue.io Inc. is seeking a Recreation Therapy Assistant to support a multidisciplinary team in delivering rehabilitation programs for seniors at St. Michael's Health Centre in Southern Alberta.

The role involves assisting with assessments, planning client activities, and leading therapy sessions to promote independence. The position requires graduates in Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology or Recreation Therapy Diploma, with experience in hospital or community settings preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Experience working with elderly or disabled individuals is required.
• Must be able to follow instructions and communicate effectively with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering therapeutic rehabilitation programs and participate in assessment-related activities.
• Lead individual or group treatment and educational interventions within client programs.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Flexibility

Concentration

Education

Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology Diploma

Recreation Therapy Diploma

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Geriatric Community Rehabilitation (GCR), Bridges, and Adult Day Programs (ADP) are the premier outpatient seniors' programs in Southern Alberta. The GCR program serves seniors who require outpatient therapy services. This program focuses primarily on rehabilitation after an event or injury. The Bridges Day program serves our seniors in the community by providing maintenance care through social, cognitive and physical engaging activities in the hope of maintaining independence. The ADP program provides respite for clients with cognitive effects in a secure environment. The Recreation Therapy Assistant (TA) for recreation is a member of a larger inter-disciplinary team that includes Nurses, HCAs, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Recreation Therapists, Therapy Assistants, Registered Dietitians, Pharmacists, Clerk and a Geriatrician. The posting is for a Recreation Therapy Assistant.

Description:

Description: The Therapy Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery of therapeutic rehabilitation programs. The Therapy Assistant participates in assessment related activities as well as the planning and development of client programs which includes leading individual or group treatment and educational interventions.This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.

• Classification: Therapy Assistant
• Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
• Unit and Program: Seniors Day Programs
• Primary Location: St. Michael's Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 04-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 14-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $27.44
• Maximum Salary: $34.39
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: A directly related diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution is required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

A graduate of a Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology Diploma, Recreation Therapy Diploma or equivalent training. Must have experience working with elderly or disabled individuals. Experience in hospital and community settings an asset. Must be able to follow instructions and know restrictions and limitations of their contact with patient treatment and education. Excellent spoken and written communication skills. Must be comfortable working with disabled and uncommunicative adults. Must demonstrate patience and flexibility. Must be able to concentrate over extended periods of time. Ability to diplomatically address patient/family concerns. Is required to spend considerable time standing, walking and in close supportive contact with clients. Is required to bend, pull, lift, perform variable movements, change position (assume awkward positions), transfer and/or lift adults and transport equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience with Connect Care.