Therapy Assistant

The Post-Acute Rehabilitation Program (PARP) at St. Michael's Health Centre is the premier general rehabilitation program in Southern Alberta. It consists of 24 rehabilitation beds that are focused on intensive-inpatient rehabilitation. This unit primarily admits patients who have rehabilitation potential following a cerebral vascular accident, hip fractures, amputations and various neurological disorders. Therapy Assistants (TA) are part of the greater rehabilitation team that includes RNs, LPNs, HCAs, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Recreation Therapists, Therapy Assistants, Registered Dietitians, Pharmacists, Unit Clerks, Family Physicians and Physiatrists. In addition, the PARP department hosts 12 Restorative Care beds.

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.

Therapy AssistantCOV HSAA PROF TECHRT Post-AcuteSt. Michael's Health CentreAs Per LocationNot Applicable 0.5018-AUG-2026Regular Part Time28-AUG-20267.75615DaysAs Per Rotation $27.44 $34.39Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

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

Additional Required Qualifications

Recent experience in a rehabilitation setting and providing care to elderly and/or disabled individuals is required. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team in a rehabilitation environment. Ability to follow direction closely, with a clear understanding of role boundaries related to patient treatment and education. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Experience working with disabled or non-communicative adults is required. Demonstrated patience, flexibility, and the ability to maintain focus while working in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to respond to patient and family concerns with professionalism, empathy, and diplomacy.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning and professional development. Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including prolonged standing and walking, frequent close interaction with patients, and regular bending, reaching, pulling, lifting, and working in awkward positions. The role also requires the ability to safely transfer and lift adult patients and transport equipment in accordance with safe work practices.