Therapy Aide

Located in N.E. Calgary, the Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC) is an acute care hospital offering both inpatient and outpatient services. The PLC has over 600 inpatient beds, including Medical, Surgical, Pediatrics, Women’s Health and Critical Care. The PLC is the Vascular Centre for Southern Alberta, Southwestern Saskatchewan and Southeastern British Columbia. The Allied Health Department at the PLC is comprised of Rehabilitation and Spiritual Care staff. These staff work as vital members of the interdisciplinary team to provide patient and family-centered care throughout the hospital. Under the supervision and direction of the Clinical Leaders and Allied Health Management, the Therapy Aide assists in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Rehabilitation Department. Duties include but are not limited to ordering and obtaining supplies, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, and maintaining an environment that is clean and safe. In addition, the aide will support direct patient care under the direction of program therapists. The successful incumbent will prepare for and lead Recreation Therapy activities, including individualized therapy programs and small group activities. They will also prepare and provide feeding assistance for swallowing assessments using x-rays technology. To be successful in this role, you will possess an understanding of how patients and family are at the center of care strategies to build inclusive environments that reflect the needs and supports required for the populations that we serve (ethno-cultural, equity-seeking, racialized, faith-based, LGBTQ2S+, vulnerable, marginalized, persons with disabilities, and persons of all age groups).

As a Therapy Aide, you will be working both independently and as part of the interdisciplinary team where you will contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of rehabilitation services. Your role may include administrative duties such as ordering supplies, booking clients, tracking attendances, equipment inventory and preparing/cleaning the treatment area. Under the direction of a supervising recreation therapist, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, audiologist, or speech language pathologist, you will prepare and/or apply routine interventions, promote patient (client, resident) healthy living, self-care independence and motivate clients to actively participate in assigned therapy protocols or programs. You may assist with client lifts and transfers, positioning, and basic activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) within the context of the therapy program.

Completion of Grade 12.

Experience in Recreation Therapy group activities required. Capable and willing to provide support to SLPs in conducting swallowing assessments using X-ray technology. Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification required. Basic Computer skills required. Ability to assist with client lifts and transfers, positioning, and basic ADL and IADL within the context of therapy program Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with members of the interdisciplinary team, patients and families in a dynamic health care setting. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team required. Skilled in problem solving, critical thinking, conflict resolution, self-initiative and brings a creative, patient and sensitive approach to daily work. Excellent organizational and time management skills to efficiently organize and prioritize workload to keep pace in a busy multi-disciplinary patient care environment. Demonstrates behaviours consistent with the values of AHS - Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety.

Experience in adult rehabilitation and acute care settings. Experience supporting Speech Language Pathologist dysphagia (swallowing) assessments. Recreation certificate. Geriatric/Cognitive Impairment experience and education. Previous training in Connect Care.