Therapy Assistant

Position Details

Position Status:
Casual

Location:

Sarcee, Physiotherapy Subacute BW

Hours:

0.00 FTE: 0.00

Shift: Days

Shift Times:

Rate of Pay: 25.46 - 30.13

Union:
Non Union

GSS PCN: N/A

Date Competition Closes:
January 06, 2026

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.

Rehabilitation and Community Transition Program (RCTP) – a short-stay restorative care program that supports medically stable adults who do not need an acute-care level of service, but may require additional assessment, recuperation, and therapy before returning to the community.

• Graduation from an Accredited Therapy Assistant program.
• Previous experience in a therapeutic setting is essential.
• Experience with computers preferred.

We select dedicated people who care for our clients, offering compassion, knowledge and commitment to treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and uphold a client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and advance their careers 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 both seniors and others requiring specialized care. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 3000 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary, and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for opportunities to learn, grow, and excel with us.

Employees are required to use technologies, devices, resources, and systems provided by the employer, as per Carewest policy and procedure. Adherence to relevant privacy legislation and best practice including HIA, ATIA, POPA, and Info Care Behaviours, is required.

Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest will need to provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen. Successful applicants may need to provide immunization records for positions in certain environments. Carewest is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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