Therapy Assistant – Rehab & Long-Term Care (FT)

Alberta Health Services; Three Hills; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Three Hills seeks a Therapy Assistant to work with an interprofessional team under supervision of audiologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, recreation therapists or speech-language pathologists. You will contribute to rehabilitation services across the care continuum for all ages.

The role involves direct and indirect client care, collaboration with internal and external partners, and participation in quality improvement and program planning.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program or equivalent training may be considered.
• Recreation Therapy Assistant diploma is a requirement.
• Heart & Stroke: Basic Cardiac Life Support – Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Work both individually and as part of an interprofessional team under the supervision of therapists.
• Contribute to rehabilitation services including direct and indirect client care across the health care continuum.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners and participate in quality improvement and program planning.

Education

Therapy Assistant diploma

Recreation Therapy Assistant diploma

Job description

Alberta Health Services in Three Hills seeks a Therapy Assistant to work with an interprofessional team under supervision of audiologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, recreation therapists or speech-language pathologists. You will contribute to rehabilitation services across the care continuum for all ages.

The role involves direct and indirect client care, collaboration with internal and external partners, and participation in quality improvement and program planning.