Therapy Assistant - Recreation

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

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a Therapy Assistant to join the Geriatric Community Rehabilitation and related programs at St. Michael's Health Centre, Lethbridge.

You will support outpatient therapy services for seniors, delivering rehabilitation activities and educational interventions alongside nurses, therapists, and other team members. This casual/relief role involves varied shifts (days/evenings/nights/weekends/on call) with a focus on patient-centered care and safe, compassionate service

Qualifications

• A directly related diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution is required.
• Graduate of a Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology Diploma, Recreation Therapy Diploma or equivalent training.
• Experience with elderly or disabled individuals; hospital/community settings are assets.
• Excellent communication; ability to work with disabled adults; patient and flexible.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and transfer clients as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering therapeutic rehabilitation programs and activities.
• Participate in assessment activities and in planning client programs.
• Lead individual or group treatment and educational interventions.
• Collaborate with an inter-disciplinary team in a hospital/community setting.

Skills

Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation

Gerontology Diploma

Recreation Therapy Diploma

Experience with elderly or disabled

Excellent communication skills

Education

Therapeutic Recreation Diploma

Gerontology Diploma

Recreation Therapy Diploma

Tools

Connect Care

Job description

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 a 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
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 04-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 14-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $27.44
• Maximum Salary: $34.39
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• 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.

Hiring Requirements

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening : As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Be the Difference

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.