Therapy Assistant - Therapeutic Recreation

Alberta Health Services; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A public health organization is looking for a qualified Therapy Assistant in Medicine Hat, Alberta. The role involves working in an interprofessional team under various professionals to provide rehabilitation services. You will need a diploma in rehabilitation therapy and some experience in community settings. This part-time position requires strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to client-centered care, with a focus on effective communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Completion of diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program or equivalent training may be considered.
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in community settings.
• Valid Heart & Stroke Foundation Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to effective rehabilitation services.
• Work with internal and external partners.
• Use interpersonal and clinical skills in quality improvement.

Skills

Client-centered care

Interpersonal skills

Reflective thinking

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant

Completion of Recreation Therapy diploma

Job description

Opportunity

The beautiful community of Medicine Hat is located in the sunny southeast corner of Alberta - only a few hours from both Calgary and Lethbridge but also only a couple of hours north of the USA. This small urban community appeals to all interests as it offers arts and culture, sports and music entertainment, shopping and endless outdoor activities to enjoy in the summer and winter months. If you are interested in working with a vibrant and innovative team, this may be the job for you!

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.

Classification: Therapy Assistant
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Community
Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.85
Posting End Date: 15‑DEC‑2025
Employee Class: Regular Part Time
Date Available: 05‑JAN‑2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 8, 10
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $25.11
Maximum Salary: $31.48
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications

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

Additional Required Qualifications

• Completion of a Recreation Therapy diploma preferred or Therapy Assistant diploma from an accredited post‑secondary Institution.
• Minimum 1‑2 years’ experience working in an ambulatory community setting.
• Experience working with diverse populations including seniors, individuals with physical disabilities, brain injuries, or chronic illnesses.
• Fitness Alberta – Group Exercise Certification: Foundations in Physical Activity & Exercise and Older Adult Exercise.
• Canadian Aquatic Rehab – Foundational Aquatic Therapy – Online Theory Course Part I and 1‑year experience leading aquatic therapy programs.
• Dementia Practice Guideline for Recreational Therapy: Treatment of Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia Course.
• Valid Heart & Stroke Foundation‑Basic Life Support certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• HealthChange Alberta Learning Series.
• Safe Client Handling Program – It’s Your Move.
• Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention.
• Chronic Pain experience.
• Music Care experience.
• Expressive Arts experience.