Therapy Assistant

Provides occupational therapy interventions under the direction of occupational therapists within geriatric psychiatry inpatient and day patient programs. Assists with and/or provides individual- and group-based physical, cognitive and mental health interventions. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team; prepares and cleans treatment activities and spaces; orders supply; prepares treatment media as directed. Maintains safety and orderliness of treatment and storage areas and performs other support duties as required. Reports to the Unit Manager for the assigned programs. This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

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.

Demonstrated experience with an older adult population in a rehabilitation setting and/or mental health setting, providing individual and group therapy. Effective interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to prioritize and organize work assignments with minimal direction are required. Must be able to perform physically demanding activities applying appropriate body mechanics.

Experience within the past 5 years in a rehabilitation or mental health setting. Connect Care experience. Recent Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training.