Therapy Assistant
- Medicine Hat, AB, Canada
Part-time
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Original job description
Do you cherish helping clients remain in their homes while regaining their independence? If you also have a passion for delivering evidence based care and continually improving upon your collaborative practice then this might be the job for you? The Stroke and Brain Injury Support (ESD) Team in Medicine Hat looking for a Therapy Assistant with competencies to deliver transdisciplinary treatment plans in their home and/or the community setting (OT, PT, RecTh, RN, SLP, SW) with clients after stroke and brain injury. The ESD Team provides rehabilitation to clients throughout the southeast corridor so driving is required as is occasional use of virtual options. The beautiful community of Medicine Hat is located in the sunny southeast corner of Alberta - only a few hours from both Calgary and Lethbridge. This small urban community appeals to all interests as it offers arts and culture, sports and music entertainment, shopping and endless outdoor activities to enjoy in the summer and winter months. If you are interested in working with a vibrant and innovative team, this may be this may be the job for you!
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: Medicine Hat & Area - Stroke & Brain Injury Support Team Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.90 Posting End Date: 04-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 6.95 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $27.44 Maximum Salary: $34.39 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:
Valid First Aid Certification Valid Heart & Stroke - Basic Life Support certification
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates with work experience in: (1) stroke and/or brain injury rehabilitation are preferred as are those with experience (2) supporting OT, PT, SLP and Recreation Therapy. Previous experience with electronic documentation within Epic or Connect Care. Supportive Conversations training would be considered an asset.
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Responsibilities
Deliver assigned rehabilitation treatment plans to clients recovering from stroke or brain injury in their homes and community settings, working independently and with an interprofessional team. Provide direct and indirect client care, collaborate with internal and external partners, and contribute to quality improvement, program planning, and student supervision.
Requirements
A diploma from an accredited post-secondary Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program or equivalent training is required, along with valid First Aid and Heart & Stroke Basic Life Support certifications. Stroke or brain injury rehabilitation experience and experience supporting occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, or recreation therapy are preferred; Epic or Connect Care documentation experience is also preferred.
Skills
- Rehabilitation
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Brain Injury Rehabilitation
- Occupational Therapy Support
- Physical Therapy Support
- Speech-Language Pathology Support
- Recreation Therapy Support
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Client-Centered Care
- Evidence-Based Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Reflective Practice
- Quality Improvement
- Program Planning
- Student Supervision
- Driving
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Sports & Recreation
Keywords
- Therapy Assistant
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Brain Injury Rehabilitation
- Early Supported Discharge
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Recreation Therapy
- Nursing
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Social Work
- Interprofessional Team
- Client-Centered Care
- Evidence-Based Care
- Direct Client Care
- Indirect Client Care
- First Aid Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Epic
- Connect Care
- Supportive Conversations Training
- Home-Based Rehabilitation
- Community-Based Rehabilitation
- Quality Improvement
- Program Planning
- Student Supervision