Therapy Assistant

🔍 South Zone, Lethbridge, Chinook Regional Hospital

📁: Allied Health

📅   : ALB00097120 Requisition #

📅   : Apr 17, 2019 Post Date

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Classification: Therapy Assistant

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Department: SZ CHIR HOSP Recrtn GARU 5A

Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.50

Posting End Date: 24-APR-2019

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 27-MAY-2019

Temporary End Date: 03-JAN-2020

Hours per Shift: 6.5

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 6

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $24.08

Maximum Salary: $30.18

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:

Minimum 1-year experience working in a rehabilitation setting, providing therapy to individuals with chronic conditions, complex needs and dementia care. Alberta Fitness and Leadership Certification (specialty; Fitness for the Older Adult) for applicants with a Recreation Therapy diploma or background. Valid Heart and Stroke (CPR). Health Change Methodology. Proven organization & time management skills. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills. Able to accept verbal and written instructions and perform responsibilities with minimal supervision. Professional and courteous manner. Physically capable of pushing wheelchairs for an extended period of time and performing client transfers required. Established skillset with Microsoft Office. Punctual, meticulous, and reliable. Demonstrates regular attendance

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to the candidate who currently hold these qualifications.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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