Therapy Assistant
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- Allied Health
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- COV00049647 Requisition #
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- 4 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
St. Michael’s Health Centre provides compassionate continuing care for individuals with diverse needs in a nurturing, homelike environment. Our specialized services range from rehabilitation for post-acute recovery from strokes, surgeries, or accidents, to tailored day programs addressing physical, social, or memory challenges. We prioritize spiritual care and supported living for dementia patients, integrating these vital components into our holistic approach. This comprehensive care model encompasses post-acute rehabilitation programs, complex mental health support, dementia care, supported living at level 2, palliative, and long-term care services. Explore rewarding career opportunities at St. Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge and join our mission of excellence in Catholic healthcare. Apply now to be part of a caring community dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives!
Description:
Description: The Therapy Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery of therapeutic rehabilitation programs. The Therapy Assistant participates in assessment related activities as well as the planning and development of client programs which includes leading individual or group treatment and educational interventions. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.
- Classification: Therapy Assistant
- Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
- Unit and Program: Seniors Care Complex Unit
- Primary Location: St. Michael's Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.60
- Posting End Date: 04-APR-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 14-APR-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 12
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $25.11
- Maximum Salary: $31.48
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: A directly related diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution is required.
Additional Required Qualifications:Certification as a Therapy Assistant or equivalent education required. Minimum 1 year of experience working in a related healthcare setting. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team. Knowledge of therapeutic techniques and resident care practices. Physically able to complete all demanding aspects of patient/resident care and transport, e.g. walking, standing, bending, lifting, assuming awkward positions and standing for long durations of time. Must be able to understand written and verbal directions in English.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience in geriatric care or rehabilitation setting preferred. Knowledge of assistive devices and adaptive equipment. Additional certifications in specialized therapy areas (e.g., occupational therapy, physiotherapy). Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems; such as Connect Care.
Hiring Requirements
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.
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