Therapy Assistant, Recreation

Your Opportunity

The Post-Acute Rehabilitation Program (PARP) is the premier general rehabilitation program in Southern Alberta. It consists of 24 rehabilitation beds that are focused on intensive-inpatient rehabilitation. This unit primarily admits patients who have rehabilitation potential following a cerebral vascular accident, hip fractures, amputations and various neurological disorders. Therapy Assistants (TA) are part of the greater rehabilitation team that includes RNs, LPNs, HCAs, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Recreation Therapists, Therapy Assistants, Registered Dietitians, Pharmacists, Unit Clerks, Family Physicians and Physiatrists. In addition, the PARP department hosts 12 Restorative Care beds.

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 : Post Acute Rehabilitation Program
• Primary Location : St. Michael's Health Centre
• Location Details : As Per Location
• Multi‑Site : Not Applicable
• FTE : 0.00
• Posting End Date : 29-DEC-2025
• Employee Class : Casual / Relief
• Date Available : 30-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift : Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks : Varies
• Shifts per cycle : Varies
• Shift Pattern : Days
• Days Off : Other
• Minimum Salary : $25.11
• Maximum Salary : $31.48
• Vehicle Requirement : Not Applicable

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