Job Description

Your Opportunity:
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.

Recovery Alberta:

N

Classification:

Therapy Assistant

Union:

HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program:

Fall Prevention Clinic

Primary Location:

Bridgeland Calgary

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

13-MAR-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available:

07-APR-2025

Temporary End Date:

10-APR-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

4

Shifts per cycle:

20

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary:

$25.11

Maximum Salary:

$31.48

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:

Relevant experience and skills in a rehabilitation setting, applicable health care setting or community sector will be considered. Recent experience (last 3-5 years) working in ambulatory and/or community rehabilitation settings. Recent experience working with community-dwelling older adults. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously within the scope of a Therapy Assistant (e.g., home visits). Demonstrated a clear pattern of professional and personal development. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated excellent conflict resolution skills. Demonstrated ability to effect change and create innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues. Demonstrated excellent organizational and time management skills. Intermediate computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office required. Proven initiative, collaborative critical thinking and decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to function effectively within a patient and family-centered team of health care professionals and support staff. Physically able to perform all assigned tasks, including transfers and manual therapy, and as guided by the Hazard Identification Assessment and Control. This position requires travel within the city of Calgary. Possession of a valid driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work-related travel is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a transdisciplinary community practice setting. Membership with the Therapy Assistant Association of Alberta. Demonstrated continuous professional development in treating and managing conditions experienced by older adults. Experience with mentorship (e.g. staff and/or students) and/or teaching. Experience with participation in program development or quality management activities. Strong understanding of the services available along the continuum of care for older adults.