Therapy Assistant - OTA​/PTA

Your Opportunity

The Geriatric Community Rehabilitation (GCR), Bridges Day, and Adult Day Programs are the premier outpatient seniors' programs in Southern Alberta. The GCR program serves seniors who require outpatient therapy services and focuses primarily on rehabilitation after an event or injury. The Bridges Day program serves our seniors in the community by providing maintenance care through social, cognitive and physical engaging activities in the hope of maintaining independence.

The Therapy Assistant (TA) for recreation is a member of a larger inter-disciplinary team that includes a RN, HCAs, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Recreation Therapists, Therapy Assistants, Registered Dietitians, Pharmacists, Unit Clerks and a Geriatrician. The position is an OTA/PTA position.

The Therapy Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery of therapeutic rehabilitation programs. The Therapy Assistant participates in assessment related activities as well as the planning and development of client programs which includes leading individual or group treatment and educational interventions. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.

• Classification: Therapy Assistant
• Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
• Unit and Program: Senior Day Programs
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  St. Michael's Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 10-MAR-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 20-MAR-2026
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $25.11
• Maximum Salary: $31.48
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

A directly related diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution is required.

Completion of a recognized Therapy Assistant diploma program (Occupational Therapy and/or Physical Therapy focus).

• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems, such as Connect Care.
• Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Provider – Level
  
  C) from the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
• Recent experience working with older adults in community or day program settings.