Therapy Assistant: Rehab for Discharge & Independence

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

Job summary

Carewest Innovative Healthcare at Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre in Calgary is seeking a Casual Therapy Assistant to support the therapy team with patient-focused programming.

You will collaborate with Physical and Occupational Therapists to help clients reach discharge goals and maximize safe, functional independence. Responsibilities include providing interventions, contributing to quality of life, and performing related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an Accredited Therapy Assistant program.
• Relevant equivalent training or experience may be considered.
• Previous experience in a therapeutic setting is essential.
• Experience with computers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic programming to clients focused on discharge goals.
• Contribute to client quality of life with interventions for safe, functional independence.
• Perform related duties as required by the therapy team.

Skills

Therapy assistant

Patient care

Discharge planning

Education

Therapy Assistant Certification

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Carewest Innovative Healthcare at Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre in Calgary is seeking a Casual Therapy Assistant to support the therapy team with patient-focused programming.

You will collaborate with Physical and Occupational Therapists to help clients reach discharge goals and maximize safe, functional independence. Responsibilities include providing interventions, contributing to quality of life, and performing related duties as assigned.