Posted 7 months ago
Therapy Assistant (2026-0010)
@ Carewest Innovative Healthcare
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Carewest Innovative Healthcare is hiring a casual therapy assistant to deliver therapeutic programming under the direction of physiotherapists and occupational therapists in a long-term care setting. The work supports clients toward discharge goals and safe functional independence. Shifts run 0700-1515 at the Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre, with pay of $25.46-$30.13 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver therapeutic programming under therapist direction
- Help clients reach discharge goals
- Support safe functional independence
- Contribute to clients' quality of life as part of the therapy team
Requirements summary:
- Graduation from an accredited therapy assistant program
- Equivalent training or experience may be considered
- Previous experience in a therapeutic setting is essential
- Computer experience preferred
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Therapy Assistant |
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Carewest Innovative Healthcare
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We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest. We are one of Canada’s largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for seniors and adults under the age of 65. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 2,600 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow and excel with us. Carewest has been recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers acknowledging our commitment to promoting a strong work/life balance, providing competitive salaries & benefits, and the promotion of teamwork in a collaborative healthcare environment. If you share our vision and are dedicated to joining our growing team, please review our open positions and apply today!
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- Reported office locations
- 10301 Southport Lane SW, Calgary, Alberta T2W 1S7, CA
- Business categories
- Hospital
- Health Care
- Other recorded names
- Carewest Innovative Healthcare
- Carewest Innovative Health Care
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We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1961 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 60 |
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Position Details
Position Status: Casua Location: Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre, Physiotherapy LTC BW Hours: 0.00 FTE: 0.00 Shift: N/A (Casual) Shift Times: 0700-1515 Union: Non Union GSS Rate of Pay: 25.46 - 30.13 PCN: N/A
Date Competition Closes: April 17, 2026
Position Summary:
Responsible for working under the direction of the team Physical and/or Occupational Therapists to provide therapeutic programming to clients focused on helping them to achieve their discharge goals. This position works as part of the therapy team to contribute to the client's quality of life by providing appropriate interventions to maximize safe, functional independence. Responsible for other related duties as required.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Graduation from an Accredited Therapy Assistant program.
- Relevant equivalent training or experience may be considered
- Previous experience in a therapeutic setting is essential.
- Experience with computers preferred.
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