Therapy Assistant

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. Right in the heart of downtown, the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre supports nearly 500 people every day with long-term, subacute, complex care and hospice/palliative services. It’s a warm and caring community surrounded by everyday conveniences like grocery stores, restaurants, personal services and public transportation options. If you are a relationship builder that enjoys providing compassionate care to patients and families, you will find purpose here. Our team provides an array of care, support and education to help improve the quality of life for every patient we serve. We are looking for people who are reliable and accountable for their role, have strong emotional resilience and a passion for team-based environments. Your experience is integral in delivering exceptional patient care, supporting a diverse community 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!

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:
Occupational Therapy EGCCC
• Primary Location:
Edmonton General EGCCC
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
Not Applicable
• FTE:
0.90
• Posting End Date:
16-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class:
Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available:
16-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date:
12-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
2
• Shifts per cycle:
9
• Shift Pattern:
Days
• Days Off:
As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary:
$27.44
• Maximum Salary:
$34.39
• Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: A directly related diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution is required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Highly organized, with excellent written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within interprofessional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Therapy Assistant Diploma. Connect Care experience. Recent clinical experience supporting therapeutic rehabilitation programs. Experience providing individual and group therapy and educational interventions. Committed to enhancing the care of residents with cognitive and physical impairment. Experience working in a Continuing Care setting. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C).