Therapy Assistant
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Therapy Assistant
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Community Recreation Therapy
- Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 30-MAY-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 16-JUN-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $25.11
- Maximum Salary: $31.48
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Completion of diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program or equivalent training may be considered.
Additional Required Qualifications:Completion of a Recreation Therapy diploma OR Therapy Assistant diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution. Minimum 1year experience working in a rehabilitation and community setting, providing therapeutic recreation services for individuals with chronic conditions and complex dementia care needs. Fitness Alberta certification: Foundations in Physical Activity & Exercise and Fitness for the Older. Valid Heart & Stroke Foundation-Basic Life Support certification. Aquatic Therapy experience. Music Care experience. Expressive Arts experience. Dementia Care experience (Dementia Practice Guidelines for Recreational Therapy). Class 5 license and a reliable vehicle to travel to client’s home in the community to provide therapy.
Preferred Qualifications:Health Change Methodology. Safe Client Handling Program-It’s Your Move. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention. Proven organization & time management skills. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills. Able to accept verbal and written instructions and perform responsibilities with minimal supervision.
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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