Therapy Assistant
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- Allied Health
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- COV00055025 Requisition #
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- 5 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Youville Home is a compassionate continuing care community offering a broad spectrum of services to support its residents, including an on-site nurse practitioner, occupational, physio, and recreation therapy, palliative care, and spiritual support. Our facility also features a chapel, open daily for quiet reflection, and hosts regular services. We’re currently hiring for our casual pool and are looking for dependable team members with flexible availability. Located just minutes northwest of Edmonton, St. Albert is renowned for its exceptional quality of life, including top-tier safety, education, and access to amenities. Families are drawn to its excellent schools, while outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the city’s scenic natural landscapes, including parks, trails, and the Sturgeon River. St. Albert offers abundant opportunities for hiking, biking, and kayaking. The city’s vibrant community spirit is evident through diverse events, festivals, and year-round recreational activities, fostering a strong sense of belonging. Covenant Health is deeply embedded in Alberta’s integrated health system. With a legacy spanning over 150 years, we deliver high-quality, innovative services across 17 sites in 12 communities. As one of Canada’s largest Catholic health organizations, Covenant Health is committed to excellence, recognized as one of Alberta’s Top 80 Employers for 2025, and named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies for nine consecutive years.
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: Occupational Therapy YH
- Primary Location: Youville Home
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 05-FEB-2026
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 16-FEB-2026
- Hours per Shift: Varies
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Varies
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $26.64
- Maximum Salary: $33.39
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: A directly related diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution is required.
Additional Required Qualifications:Completion of a recognized Therapy Assistant diploma program (Occupational and/or Physical Therapy focus). Fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing) is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Access and Teams.
Preferred Qualifications:Recent clinical experience assisting in the delivery of therapeutic rehabilitation programs. Strong commitment to working with residents and clients with cognitive and physical impairments. Experience with Connect Care. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C).
Hiring Requirements
Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.
Be the Difference
Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.