Therapy Assistant

Cold Lake Community Health Services is seeking a dedicated Therapy Assistant to support both physiotherapy and occupational therapy in a rural generalist setting including services to acute care, continuing care, and ambulatory outpatients as part of an interdisciplinary team. Working in a rural community offers a uniquely rewarding experience, fostering strong connections and a true sense of belonging. You’ll be supported by welcoming colleagues while growing your skills through diverse clinical experiences that make a meaningful difference for individuals and families. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential to building relationships and delivering high-quality rehabilitation services. Located in picturesque lake country, Cold Lake is a vibrant community on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 and the Métis. Home to Alberta’s seventh-largest lake, Canada’s busy 4 Wing Air Force Base, and thriving industries, it offers a high quality of life with modern amenities and small-town charm. The community features English and French schools, Portage College, and a range of arts, cultural, sports, and volunteer opportunities. From Cold Lake and Meadow Lake Provincial Parks to the Iron Horse Trail and Kinosoo Beach, the region offers endless opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Cold Lake offers not just a career, but the chance to be part of a dynamic, welcoming community where natural beauty and a strong community spirit make it truly feel like home. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, 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.

One year of rural generalist and acute care experience is preferred. Knowledge of wheelchairs and mobility aids is an asset.