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Therapy Assistant

@ Alberta Health Services

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Westlock, Alberta

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Alberta Health Services is hiring a part-time Therapy Assistant in Westlock to work under audiologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, recreation therapists or speech-language pathologists. The role supports direct and indirect client care for all ages and non-client service provision. Posted at 0.50 FTE on a days rotation, paying $27.44 to $34.39 per hour, with a possible recruitment incentive up to $48,000.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver direct and indirect rehabilitation care to clients of all ages
  • Work under assignment of a regulated allied health professional
  • Contribute to quality improvement and program planning
  • Supervise students and participate in care teams

Requirements summary:

  • Diploma from an accredited rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program
  • Equivalent training may be considered
  • Valid driver's licence and vehicle required
  • Professionalism and strong ethics in client-centered care

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week15.5
Scheduleday
Travelair: none
Work settingHospital or clinic, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Driver’s licencerequired, own vehicle
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyRehabilitation therapy assistant
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus

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Healthy Albertans. Healthy Communities. Together.

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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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Reported office locations
  • 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
Specialties
  • Health Support and Services
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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:

Westlock is located on Treaty 6 territory and Métis. With minimal commute times, residents can enjoy a comfortable lifestyle in a welcoming, close-knit community where neighbors know and support one another. Residents also have easy access to outdoor recreation, including nearby lakes, trails, camping, and year-round activities like fishing and snowmobiling. Located about an hour from Edmonton, Westlock combines the advantages of rural living with convenient access to major amenities, shopping, and services—making it an ideal place for individuals and families who value space, community, and quality of life. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive, up to $48,000, based on the length of their Return for Service. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.

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:
    • Allied Health
  • Primary Location:
    • Westlock Comm/Mental Hlth
  • Location Details:
    • As Per Location
  • Multi-Site:
    • Not Applicable
  • FTE:
    •  0.50
  • Posting End Date:
    • 10-NOV-2026
  • Employee Class:
    • Regular Part Time
  • Date Available:
    • 06-DEC-2026
  • Hours per Shift:
    • 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
    • 2
  • Shifts per cycle:
    • 5
  • Shift Pattern:
    • Days
  • Days Off:
    • As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary:
    •  $27.44
  • Maximum Salary:
    •  $34.39
  • 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:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.

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