Therapy Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated Therapy Assistant for a permanent role at Radway Continuing Care Centre. This position supports physiotherapy in continuing care. Therapy Assistants build meaningful relationships with patients and families, strengthening critical thinking and adaptability. Smaller team sizes foster close collaboration and a supportive, cohesive care environment. There may be opportunities with this position for additional shifts at the Redwater Healthcare Centre and Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre. This position may also provide support for occupational therapy as required. Working in a rural community offers a uniquely rewarding experience-lasting connections and a strong sense of belonging. Your colleagues will welcome you and provide support. Strong communication and interpersonal skills will be essential as you build relationships and deliver high-quality rehabilitation services. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $48,000, based on the length of their Return for Service. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.

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.

Certification in Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider from the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.

New grads are welcome to apply. One year of rural generalist or continuing care experience is preferred. Knowledge of wheelchairs and mobility aids is an asset.