Therapy Assistant
16 hours ago
Your Opportunity:South Health Campus (SHC) services Calgary and the surrounding rural areas and was designed as a referral centre for Southern Alberta. SHC operational philosophy has been built on Four Pillars: Collaborative Practice, Wellness, Patient and Family Centered Care, and Innovation. These pillars guide the development and delivery of service to all patients and families at SHC. The Allied Health department at South Health Campus provides services to in-patient units and out-patient service areas. Under general supervision from the Allied Health Assistant Manager and support from the Clinical Practice Leader, this Therapy Assistant position is primarily responsible to providing direct and non-direct patient care. As a Therapy Assistant, you will work both individually and as part of an inter-professional team under the assignment, monitoring and evaluation of an Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists within our In-patient team. The caseload for this position may include acute care medical, neuro and surgical areas. This position will also provide Weekends coverage on a rotational basis. This position is physically demanding and requires repetitive lifting and transferring of patients and/or equipment. The caseload for all positions within the Allied Health department may be subject to change based on operational considerations.Description: 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. Required Qualifications: Completion of diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program or equivalent training may be considered.Additional Required Qualifications: Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification required.Preferred Qualifications: Experience working as a Therapy Assistant in an adult acute care environment in the past year. Experience working as a Seating Technician within the past year.
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Therapy Assistant
1 week ago
Calgary, Canada Alberta Health Services Full timeYour Opportunity:If you are interested in working within an inter-professional team playing a key role in linking the needs of Rural Home Care clients with appropriate health and community services then this Therapy Assistant position will be of interest to you. The Therapist Assistant provides comprehensive services for clients within the program or service...
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Therapy Assistant
4 days ago
Calgary, Canada Alberta Health Services Full timeYour Opportunity: If you are interested in working within an inter-professional team playing a key role in linking the needs of Rural Home Care clients with appropriate health and community services then this Therapy Assistant position will be of interest to you. The Therapist Assistant provides comprehensive services for clients within the program or...
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Therapy Assistant
2 days ago
Calgary, Canada Alberta Health Services Full timeYour Opportunity: The Neuro Rehabilitation programs, including the Early Supported Discharge team and the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation clinics, support a population ranging from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, or other neurological injury/disorder. Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Therapy Assistant works within an inter-professional team...
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Specialized Therapy Team
6 days ago
Calgary, Canada Achievements Unlimited Therapy Services Full timeOur Specialized Services Therapy Team provides Occupational therapy, Speech therapy, Physiotherapy and Behavior support services to children who have special needs and their family. We are looking for a caring, motivated, high energy and enthusiastic person to fill the Therapy Assistant role. This job entails working 1 on 1 with a child in the child’s...
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Therapy Assistant
1 week ago
Calgary, Canada Renfrew Educational Services Full time**We Offer**: - Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including RRSP matching. - Excellent professional development opportunities - Supportive team dynamics and regular opportunities for collaboration - Excellent mentorship and leadership - Safe and supportive workplace - Consistent work hours **Key Responsibilities**: - Planning and...
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Therapy Assistant
7 days ago
Calgary, Canada Alberta Health Services Full timeYour Opportunity: The Neuro Rehabilitation programs, including the Early Supported Discharge team and the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation clinics, support a population ranging from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, or other neurological injury/disorder. Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Therapy Assistant works within an inter-professional team...
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Therapy Assistant
1 week ago
Calgary, Canada Alberta Health Services Full timeYour Opportunity: The Therapy Assistant works collaboratively with members of the Integrated Home Care program to support care for clients living in the community. The Therapy Assistant fulfills four key roles: Service Provider: Supports the client and assists the therapist with direct and indirect client care and non-client service provision, including...
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Therapy Assistant
5 days ago
Calgary, Alberta, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per yearYour Opportunity:As a Therapy Assistant, you will work both individually and as part of an inter-professional team under the assignment, monitoring and evaluation of an Occupational Therapist, and Physiotherapist. You will contribute to effective and efficient rehabilitation services including direct and indirect client care across the health care continuum...
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Therapy Assistant
4 days ago
Calgary, Canada Alberta Health Services Full timeYour Opportunity: Operating out of seven community sites across the city of Calgary and surrounding areas of Cochrane, Airdrie, and Chestermere, the Pediatric Community Rehabilitation Program provides services to children and youth that align with provincial health priorities. If you are dynamic Therapy Assistant (TA) who loves to work with children, this...
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Therapy Assistant
1 week ago
Calgary, Canada Alberta Health Services Full timeYour Opportunity: The Therapy Assistant works collaboratively with members of the Integrated Home Care program to support care for clients living in the community. The Therapy Assistant fulfills four key roles: Service Provider: Supports the client and assists the therapist with direct and indirect client care and non-client service provision, including...
