Therapy Assistant

🔍 Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, Plaza 124 Building

📁: Occupational Therapy/Physio

📅   : ALB00141507 Requisition #

📅   : Apr 01, 2020 Post Date

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Classification: Therapy Assistant

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Department: Occupational Therapy

Primary Location: Plaza 124 Building

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 08-APR-2020

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 18-APR-2020

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 60

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $24.08

Maximum Salary: $30.18

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:

Must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology Therapy Assistant diploma program from an accredited school in Alberta (or recognized equivalent). Associate memberships with provincial regulatory body is encouraged. Current BCLS-HCP certification required. Must have excellent communication skills and work well as a member of a team. A vehicle and a valid driver’s license are required. The successful candidate will work independently in clients’ homes, which could include single family dwellings, condominiums, and/or walk-up apartments. Therefore, the successful candidate must be able to work in different settings and environments (home environments and weather conditions), as well as be able to lift and carrying medical bags, which weigh approximately 25-30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience as a Therapy Assistant in a community setting is preferred. Knowledge of Meditech is 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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