Therapy Assistant
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- Allied Health
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- COV00057462 Requisition #
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- 22 hours ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
CGP Rec Therapy works to transition patients into preexisting community programming by working side by side with them to determine their interests and capabilities and then introducing them to the program and working to establish comfort and fit before discharge. Must be able to travel between various sites/locations; and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
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: Community Geriatric Psychiatry
- Primary Location: Lakewood Community Health Ctr.
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Multisite
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 17-JUN-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 10-JUL-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $27.44
- Maximum Salary: $34.39
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Required Qualifications: A directly related diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution is required.
Additional Required Qualifications:Prior work with a geriatric population. Previous experience working with psychiatric illness. Strong ability to be client centered and flexible. You will be required to drive throughout the Edmonton area to meet with clients.
Preferred Qualifications:Connect care training.
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.