Therapy Assistant
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- Allied Health
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- COV00056294 Requisition #
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- 15 hours ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
The Post-Acute Rehabilitation Program (PARP) at St. Michael's Health Centre 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:
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: 0.50
- Posting End Date: 15-APR-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 30-APR-2026
- Temporary End Date: 30-OCT-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 6
- Shifts per cycle: 15
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $27.44
- Maximum Salary: $34.39
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: A directly related diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution is required.
Additional Required Qualifications:Recent experience in a rehabilitation setting and hands-on work with elderly or disabled individuals required. Experience across both hospital and community environments is considered an asset. Candidates must be able to follow direction closely, with a clear understanding of role boundaries related to patient treatment and education. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. Comfort working with disabled or non-communicative adults is required, along with demonstrated patience, flexibility, and the ability to maintain focus for extended periods. The ability to address patient and family concerns with professionalism and diplomacy is also expected.
Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development. The role requires extended periods of standing and walking, as well as close, supportive interaction with patients. Physical demands include bending, pulling, lifting, and performing a variety of movements, including working in awkward positions. The position also involves transferring and/or lifting adult patients and transporting equipment.
Hiring Requirements
Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.
Be the Difference
Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.