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Therapy Assistant - Recreation

@ Covenant Health

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Lethbridge, Alberta

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Overview

Covenant Health is hiring a casual/relief Therapy Assistant - Recreation for its Seniors Day Programs at St. Michael's Health Centre. The role supports recreation therapy with elderly and disabled adults, with varying shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends and on call. Pay is $27.44 to $34.39 per hour. The posting is closed.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver recreation therapy programs for seniors and disabled adults
  • Support patients and families with concerns diplomatically
  • Assist with lifting, transferring and transporting clients and equipment
  • Follow instructions and treatment plans

Requirements summary:

  • Directly related post-secondary diploma required
  • Therapeutic Recreation - Gerontology or Recreation Therapy diploma preferred
  • Experience with elderly or disabled individuals
  • Excellent spoken and written communication
  • Previous Connect Care experience preferred

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Employer posting date
2026-10-27
First seen by our source
2026-10-28
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Scheduleday, evening, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingCare home, Hospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyTherapeutic Recreation - Gerontology, Recreation Therapy

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Covenant Health

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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 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
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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…

FieldValue
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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Thanks for your interest in the Therapy Assistant - Recreation position. Unfortunately this position has been closed but you can search our 1,923 open jobs by clicking here.

  • Classification:
    • Therapy Assistant
  • Union:
    • COV HSAA PROF TECH
  • Unit and Program:
    • Seniors Day Programs
  • Primary Location:
    • St. Michael's Health Centre
  • Location Details:
    • As Per Location
  • Multi-Site:
    • Not Applicable
  • FTE:
    •  0.00
  • Posting End Date:
    • 04-NOV-2026
  • Employee Class:
    • Casual/Relief
  • Date Available:
    • 14-NOV-2026
  • Hours per Shift:
    • Varies
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
    • Varies
  • Shifts per cycle:
    • Varies
  • Shift Pattern:
    • Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
  • Days Off:
    • Other
  • 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:

A graduate of a Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology Diploma, Recreation Therapy Diploma or equivalent training. Must have experience working with elderly or disabled individuals. Experience in hospital and community settings an asset. Must be able to follow instructions and know restrictions and limitations of their contact with patient treatment and education. Excellent spoken and written communication skills. Must be comfortable working with disabled and uncommunicative adults. Must demonstrate patience and flexibility. Must be able to concentrate over extended periods of time. Ability to diplomatically address patient/family concerns. Is required to spend considerable time standing, walking and in close supportive contact with clients. Is required to bend, pull, lift, perform variable movements, change position (assume awkward positions), transfer and/or lift adults and transport equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience with Connect Care.

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