Therapy Assistant

Your Opportunity:

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.

Completion of diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program or equivalent training may be considered.

Strives for excellence in professional practice using self-reflection, evidence and goal setting to guide development and growth. Practices in alignment with professional standards, ethics, regulation, legislation and AHS requirements. Pursues ongoing reflective practice, skill development, continuous learning, critical thinking and innovation, and support team members.

Membership in Therapy Assistant Association of Alberta, Speech-Language and Audiology Canada or Canadian Association of Occupation Therapists, preferred. Relevant experience in rehabilitation setting or applicable health care setting is an asset.