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Therapy Assistant

@ Alberta Health Services

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Edmonton, Alberta

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Alberta Health Services is hiring a part-time Therapy Assistant in its Occupational Therapy program at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, working under Occupational Therapists with older adult programs. The role involves assisting with individual and group interventions, preparing treatment equipment and spaces, and supporting the interdisciplinary team. The posting states a 0.60 FTE, day and weekend rotation, and a salary of $27.44 to $34.39 per hour.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with individual and group interventions for older adults
  • Prepare and clean treatment equipment and spaces
  • Order supplies and prepare treatment media as directed
  • Work within the interdisciplinary team under therapist direction
  • Maintain safety and orderliness of treatment and storage areas

Requirements summary:

  • Diploma from an accredited rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program or equivalent
  • Experience with older adults in a rehabilitation setting
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize work with minimal direction
  • Ability to perform physically demanding activities

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2026-10-31
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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week29
Scheduleday, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyRehabilitation therapy assistant

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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.

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  • 10030 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E4, CA
  • 1620 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4L7, CA
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersEdmonton, Alberta
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded2008
SpecialtiesHealth Support and Services
Open jobs on Jobsy2,134
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Job description

Your Opportunity:

Works under the direction of Occupational Therapists within specialized older adult programs. Assists with/or provides group and individual intervention; works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team; prepares and cleans treatment equipment and spaces; orders supplies; prepares treatment media as directed. Maintains cleanliness, safety and orderliness of treatment and storage areas, and performs other support duties as required. Reports to the Manager of the Occupational Therapy Service.

Description:

As a Therapy Assistant, you will work both individually and as part of an interprofessional team under the assignment, monitoring and evaluation of an audiologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, recreation therapist or speech-language pathologist. You will contribute to effective and efficient rehabilitation services including direct and indirect client care across the health care continuum (healthy living, getting better, living with illness and disability, end of life care) for all ages as well as non-client service provision. This role will require you to work effectively with internal and external partners, and display professionalism and strong ethics in both client centered care and participation in care teams. You will demonstrate evidence of reflective thinking and lifelong learning that enhances individual and team competency. You will have opportunities to use your interpersonal and clinical skills in contributing to quality improvement, program planning and student supervision.

  • Classification:
    • Therapy Assistant
  • Union:
    • HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
  • Unit and Program:
    • Occupational Therapy
  • Primary Location:
    • Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp
  • Location Details:
    • As Per Location
  • Multi-Site:
    • Not Applicable
  • FTE:
    •  0.60
  • Posting End Date:
    • 06-NOV-2026
  • Employee Class:
    • Regular Part Time
  • Date Available:
    • 16-NOV-2026
  • Hours per Shift:
    • 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
    • 2
  • Shifts per cycle:
    • 6
  • Shift Pattern:
    • Days, Weekends
  • Days Off:
    • As Per Rotation
  • 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:

Demonstrated experience with an older adult population in a rehabilitation setting, providing individual and group therapy. Effective interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to prioritize and organize work assignments with minimal direction are required. Must be able to perform physically demanding activities applying appropriate body mechanics.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience working in a rehabilitation or long-term care setting would be a definite asset.

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