Therapy Assistant

🔍 Calgary Zone, Calgary, Arthur Child Cancer Centre

📁: Physical Therapy

📅   : ALB00543018 Requisition #

📅   : Feb 05, 2026 Post Date

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Transition Company: Cancer Care Alberta

Classification: Therapy Assistant

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Rehabilitation Oncology

Primary Location: Arthur Child Cancer Centre

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 12-FEB-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 23-FEB-2026

Temporary End Date: 04-JUN-2027

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $26.64

Maximum Salary: $33.39

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in an acute care setting supporting Occupational Therapists (OT), Physiotherapists (PT) and/ or Speech Language Pathologists (SLP). A least one year of experience working with adults diagnosed with cancer. Intermediate computer skills including MS Office (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook). Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Able to work effectively within a patient-centered, interdisciplinary team. Effective time management and organizational skills paired with initiative. Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and decision-making skills in a complex environment. Demonstrated ability to identify and manage conflict situations. Demonstrated effective team player. Open to change and learning new skills/ areas of care.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years' experience working as a therapy assistant supporting OT, PT and/ or SLP in an acute care setting. At least two years working with adults living with cancer and/or in palliative care. Within the last twelve months, experience with compression therapy for edema management. Experience with adaptive aids and equipment including wheelchairs/ cushions. Experience facilitating groups (face to face and virtual via Zoom). Experience ordering and managing supplies.

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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