Therapy Assistant - Recreation

🔍 North Zone, Fairview, Fairview Health Complex

📁: Physical Therapy

📅   : ALB00586801 Requisition #

📅   : Oct 17, 2026 Post Date

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Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta

Classification: Therapy Assistant

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Type A (Long-Term Care)

Primary Location: Fairview Health Complex

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 16-NOV-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $27.44

Maximum Salary: $34.39

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program or equivalent training may be considered.

Additional Required Qualifications:

This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, based on the length of their Return for Service. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca. Therapeutic Recreation Assistant or equivalent diploma/certification from a recognized post-secondary institution. Preferably minimum 1 year experience working in a Therapeutic Recreation position with seniors and/or individuals with challenges. Valid BCLS-HCP certificate required. Ability to accept verbal and written instructions and work with minimal supervision. Professional and courteous manner. Physically capable of pushing wheelchairs for an extended period of time and performing client transfers. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates who are proficient in Connect Care or electronic charting. Preference will be given to candidates who currently hold these qualifications Preference will be given to candidates holding a current Class 4 driver's license or be willing to get their license to drive the Recreation bus for outings.

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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