Therapy Assistant
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- Allied Health
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- COV00046974 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Discover a fulfilling career at Mary Immaculate Care Centre, an essential pillar of the Mundare community. Our facility is committed to providing round-the-clock nursing care for long-term residents, complemented by comprehensive services such as occupational therapy, recreation therapy, physical therapy, nutrition counseling, spiritual care, and a valuable mental health adult day program. Covenant Health is deeply rooted in Alberta's integrated health system, with a legacy spanning over 150 years, we deliver quality, innovative services across 17 sites in 12 communities. As one of Canada’s largest Catholic health organizations, Covenant Health is committed to excellence, recognized once again as Alberta’s Top 80 Employers for 2024, and named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies for nine consecutive years.
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: Recreation Therapy
- Primary Location: Mary Immaculate Care Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.49
- Posting End Date: 26-NOV-2024
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 06-DEC-2024
- Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2026
- Hours per Shift: 6.00, 6.50
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 11
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $25.11
- Maximum Salary: $31.48
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: A directly related diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution is required.
Additional Required Qualifications:Previous therapy experience in a continuing care setting and/or previous therapy experience in a community rehabilitation setting. Ability to work independently and possess strong communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:As required.
Hiring Requirements
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.
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