Your Opportunity:
Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. The Stelmach Community Health Centre is the newest part of Covenant Health, which opened Fall 2025. It provides a wide range of services including outpatient clinics, doctors’ offices, diagnostic imaging and other wellness supports. It’s the first step in building a larger campus that will eventually include housing, shops and social services - all designed to bring care and community together in one place. If you’re looking for rewarding opportunities to support those with complex needs, you will find purpose here. Our team provides comprehensive interdisciplinary assessments, individualized care and treatment to support each patient’s journey with mental health and overall quality of life. We are looking for people who can work well in team settings, adapt communication styles to meet changing needs and adopt a patient-centered approach. Your experience makes a real difference in supporting holistic patient care, helping others reclaim a sense of self and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta! Multisite location listed as employee will primarily work out of Stelmach Community Health Centre and complete outreach work which may include meeting a patient at a public library, community recreation centre, patient home, etc.
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:
Community Geriatric Psychiatry- Primary Location:
Lakewood Community Health Ctr.- Location Details:
As Per Location- Multi-Site:
Multisite- FTE:
1.00- Posting End Date:
18-SEP-2026- Employee Class:
Regular Full Time- Date Available:
27-SEP-2026- Hours per Shift:
7.75- 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:
Required Qualifications: A directly related diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution is required.
Additional Required Qualifications:
At least one year experience providing care to seniors in the community with mental health and addictions diagnosis. At least one year experience with recreation program delivery. Must have a valid drivers license and personal vehicle to complete outreach work with clients in the community. Strong communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to meet varying needs. Good organizational and conflict resolution skills required. Excellent time management skills. Ability to be proactive with independent learning needs and up to date with current competencies. Ability to recognize and manage the needs of seniors served. Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently. Basic Life Support training required. The ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time and ability to lift, push, or carry a variety of equipment. Job requires active participation and involvement in a variety of physical activities with seniors in the community.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ambulatory Connect Care training. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training.
