Therapy Assistant

The Pediatric Community Rehabilitation Program operates across seven sites in Calgary and surrounding areas (Cochrane, Airdrie, Chestermere), providing services to children and youth aligned with provincial health priorities. If you're a dynamic Therapy Assistant (TA) who enjoys working with children, this role may be a great fit! Reporting to the Care Manager, the TA works under the supervision of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists. Services are grounded in best practice and patient- and family-centered care for children and youth aged 0-18 years. This role includes direct client care and clinical support, requiring initiative and sound judgment within established policies and scopes of practice. New team members are supported by Clinical Practice Leaders and supervising clinicians, with opportunities to grow and contribute to a healthy Alberta. Travel between sites is required, and some evening work may be involved. A strong foundation in SLP rehabilitation skills is essential, as many programs have a significant focus on speech-language therapy. TAs also support our torticollis service, with training provided on site. Successful candidates will demonstrate: Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills. Self-direction, sound judgment, and critical thinking. Effective time management in a fast-paced setting. Integration of patient- and family-centered care. Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities. Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office). Commitment to professional growth. Alignment with AHS values: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence, and safety. Engagement in program development and adherence to clinical standards.

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.

Completion of diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program with Speech Language Therapy focus. Recent (within the last 2 years) experience in a pediatric rehabilitation setting. Recent (within the last 2 years) experience working with children with speech sound disorders.

Recent (within the last 2 years) experience in a pediatric rehabilitation setting. Recent (within the last 2 years) experience working with children with speech sound disorders.