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Therapy Assistant

@ Covenant Health

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Edmonton, Alberta

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Overview

Covenant Health is hiring a full-time temporary Therapy Assistant at Villa Caritas, an acute inpatient geriatric psychiatry hospital. The role assists in delivering rehabilitation programs, including assessment, planning and leading individual or group treatment. The posting states a day shift pattern of 7.75 hours, a salary of $27.44 to $34.39 per hour, and a temporary end date of June 2, 2028.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in delivering therapeutic rehabilitation programs
  • Participate in client assessment activities
  • Plan and develop client programs
  • Lead individual or group treatment and educational interventions

Requirements summary:

  • Directly related diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution
  • Experience in acute care (preferred)
  • Experience with geriatric psychiatry population (preferred)

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Employer posting date
2026-10-29
First seen by our source
2026-10-30
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week38.75
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
EducationCollege diploma (required)

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Full company description

On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 15,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, La Crete, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville. Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our mission is carried out by inspired people—workers, physicians and volunteers—of all faiths, traditions and cultures who believe in the value of compassionate, holistic care. We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind and soul.

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People associated on LinkedIn
1,908
Reported office locations
  • 10130 112 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2K4, CA
  • 11111 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5K0L4, CA
  • 16940 87 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5R4H5, CA
  • 1100 Youville Drive West, Edmonton, Alberta T6L5X8, CA
  • 1400 9th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J4V5, CA
  • 305 Lynx St, Banff, Alberta T1L 1H7, CA
  • 5001 Lakeshore Dr, Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 0G8, CA
  • 5203 49 Ave, Killam, Alberta T0B 2L0, CA
  • 5402 47 St, Castor, Alberta T0C 0X0, CA
  • 5241 43 St, Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R5, CA
  • 4607 53 St, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1Y5, CA
  • 16515 88 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 0A4, CA
  • 446 Aquitania Blvd W, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 5H1, CA
  • 165018 Township Road 534, Mundare, Alberta T0B 3H0, CA
  • 10707 29 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6J 6W1, CA
  • 156 3 St NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 5M1, CA
  • 451 Dechauney Ave, Trochu, Alberta T0M 2C0, CA
  • 253 Southgate Blvd S, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 2S1, CA
  • 9a St Vital Ave, St Albert, Alberta T8N 1K1, CA
Other recorded names
  • Covenant Health Canada
Specialties
  • Acute Care
  • Continuing Care
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehabilitation
  • Palliative Care
  • and Designated Assisted Living
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On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 15,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, La Crete, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville. Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our…

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersEdmonton, Alberta
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded2008
SpecialtiesAcute CareContinuing CareLong-Term CareRehabilitationPalliative Careand Designated Assisted Living
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Job description

Your Opportunity:

Villa Caritas is an acute inpatient geriatric psychiatry hospital. This 150-bed hospital serves individuals living with dementia of all stages, other psychiatric illnesses such as depression, anxiety, mood and thought disorders, complex psychosocial needs and other medical comorbidities. Its programs promote a patient-centered approach and include a variety of individual and group programs that focus on optimizing functioning, independence and quality of life. The comprehensive multidisciplinary team works together to treat the whole person: body, mind and soul. Please note: Classifications Under Review.

Description:

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.

  • Classification:
    • Therapy Assistant
  • Union:
    • COV HSAA PROF TECH
  • Unit and Program:
    • Rehabilitation Medicine Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Primary Location:
    • Villa Caritas
  • Location Details:
    • As Per Location
  • Multi-Site:
    • Not Applicable
  • FTE:
    •  1.00
  • Posting End Date:
    • 06-NOV-2026
  • Temporary Employee Class:
    • Temp F/T Benefits
  • Date Available:
    • 07-DEC-2026
  • Temporary End Date:
    • 02-JUN-2028
  • Hours per Shift:
    • 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
    • 2
  • Shifts per cycle:
    • 10
  • Shift Pattern:
    • Days
  • Days Off:
    • As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary:
    •  $27.44
  • Maximum Salary:
    •  $34.39
  • Vehicle Requirement:
    • Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

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

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in acute care. Experience working with the geriatric psychiatry population.

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