Therapy Assistant
- Lethbridge, AB, Canada
Classification: Therapy Assistant Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Physiotherapy Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: Varies Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $27.44 Maximum Salary: $34.39 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable · Part-time
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- Classification: Therapy Assistant Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Physiotherapy Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: Varies Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $27.44 Maximum Salary: $34.39 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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Original job description
The successful applicant for this Therapy Assistant (TA) position located at the Chinook Regional Hospital will work with the Allied Health team supporting Physiotherapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) services for patients in acute care. Under the direction of PT or OT, the TA will implement routine interventions, promote function rehabilitation and motivate clients to actively participate in assigned therapy protocols or programs. The TA may assist with client lifts and transfers, mobility and exercise programs, positioning and basic ADL's and IADL's within the context of the therapy program. The TA will be working both independently and as part of the interdisciplinary team (OT, PT, TR, nursing) contributing to the effective and efficient delivery of rehabilitation services. The applicant must have good communication skills, be able to work both independently and collaboratively with the health care team and display good time management skills. Training in use of electronic documentation platform (Connect Care) will be a requirement of all new AHS staff.
Description:
As a Therapy Assistant, you will work both individually and as part of an interprofessional team under the assignment, monitoring and evaluation of an audiologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, recreation therapist or speech-language pathologist. You will contribute to effective and efficient rehabilitation services including direct and indirect client care across the health care continuum (healthy living, getting better, living with illness and disability, end of life care) for all ages as well as non-client service provision. This role will require you to work effectively with internal and external partners, and display professionalism and strong ethics in both client centered care and participation in care teams. You will demonstrate evidence of reflective thinking and lifelong learning that enhances individual and team competency. You will have opportunities to use your interpersonal and clinical skills in contributing to quality improvement, program planning and student supervision.
Classification: Therapy Assistant Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Physiotherapy Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: Varies Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $27.44 Maximum Salary: $34.39 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:
As required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Acute care Therapy Assistant experience supporting OT and PT is an asset.
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Responsibilities
Implement routine therapy interventions under the direction of physiotherapists and occupational therapists, supporting mobility, exercise, positioning, transfers, and daily living activities for acute-care patients. Work independently and with the interdisciplinary team to deliver rehabilitation services, document care, and contribute to program planning and quality improvement.
Requirements
Completion of a diploma from an accredited post-secondary Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program is required, although equivalent training may be considered. Strong communication, collaboration, and time-management skills are needed; acute-care experience supporting occupational and physiotherapy services is an asset.
Skills
- Physiotherapy Support
- Occupational Therapy Support
- Rehabilitation
- Client Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Lifts And Transfers
- Exercise Programs
- Positioning
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork
- Communication
- Time Management
- Electronic Documentation
- Reflective Thinking
- Quality Improvement
- Student Supervision
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Therapy Assistant
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Rehabilitation
- Acute Care
- Allied Health
- Interprofessional Team
- Client-Centered Care
- Mobility
- Exercise Programs
- Lifts And Transfers
- Positioning
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Instrumental Activities Of Daily Living
- Electronic Documentation
- Connect Care
- Quality Improvement
- Program Planning
- Student Supervision
- Reflective Thinking