Therapy Aide - Recreation
Your Opportunity:
Under the direction of the Recreation Therapist and under the general supervision of the Manager, working to enrich the lives of the residents in Supportive Living by providing the support and assistance implementing recreation activities. Performs interventions under the direction of and as delegated by the Recreation Therapist in accordance with established standards and procedures of the Recreation Therapy Department. Provides a broad range of individual and group activities that are developed to meet the residents' needs under the guidance of the Recreation Therapist. Drives the Handi-bus when required for community outings if able. Assists residents in getting ready for community outings when off site. Works collaboratively with other staff, families, and volunteers. Assist residents with toileting and personal care as required when off site. Helps to improve the quality of life for many Seniors in our community. Note: Nanton is 70 km south of Calgary.
Description:
As a Therapy Aide, you will be working both independently and as part of the interdisciplinary team where you will contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of rehabilitation services. Your role may include administrative duties such as ordering supplies, booking clients, tracking attendances, equipment inventory and preparing/cleaning the treatment area. Under the direction of a supervising recreation therapist, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, audiologist, or speech language pathologist, you will prepare and/or apply routine interventions, promote patient (client, resident) healthy living, self-care independence and motivate clients to actively participate in assigned therapy protocols or programs. You may assist with client lifts and transfers, positioning, and basic activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) within the context of the therapy program.
- Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
- Classification: Therapy Aide
- Union: AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program: Integrated Supportive Facility Living, Supportive Living
- Primary Location: Nanton
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.80
- Posting End Date: 16-JAN-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 02-FEB-2026
- Temporary End Date: 03-AUG-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 16
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $21.11
- Maximum Salary: $23.57
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of Grade 12.
Additional Required Qualifications:Good knowledge of written and oral English. Current CPR certification. Ability to work as a member of a team and to request and accept direction as required. Effective interpersonal and communication skills with patients/clients, families, visitors and team members. Well-developed time management skills. Ability to handle the physical demands of the position. Ability to motivate and encourage participation in events. Ability to form connections with residents. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered, please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:Health Care Aide certification or equivalent an asset. Experience working in a Supportive living setting. Experience with clients that have dementia. Experience in recreation programs for therapeutic recreation. Class 4 license or ability to obtain class 4 driver’s license. Dementia Care education an asset.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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