Therapy Assistant (2026-0684)
Carewest Innovative Healthcare
Apply to this job Calgary, AB on site Until 9/28/2026 First posted July 30, 2026 Last posted July 30, 2026
Job description
Position Details
Position Status: Temporary Full Time Term Ends: March 31, 2027 Location: Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre, Recreation Therapy - Night Owls Project BW Hours: 77.50 FTE: 1.00 Shift: Evenings Shift Times: 1400-2215 Union: Non Union GSS Rate of Pay: 25.46 - 30.13 PCN: FanNightOwlsTA02
Date Competition Closes: August 06, 2026
The Opportunity
Position Summary:
Responsible for working under the direction of the Recreation Therapist(s) to provide therapeutic programming to clients. The focus is on helping clients to achieve life enrichment and recreation goals. This position reports to a Director of Care for performance and employment matters.
This position works as part of the therapy team to contribute to the client’s quality of life by providing appropriate interventions to maximize safety, functional independence, leisure pursuits, reduce boredom and improve mental health. Responsible for other related duties as required.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Graduation from an Accredited Therapy Assistant program.
- Relevant equivalent training or experience may be considered.
- Previous experience in a therapeutic setting is essential.
- Experience with computers preferred.
About this role
Summary
Provide therapeutic programming to clients, enhance quality of life, support independence.
Job title
therapy assistant
Experience level
relevant experience required
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
Calgary, AB; remote work not allowed
Salary
C$0k–C$0k
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
therapy assistant programtherapeutic setting experiencecomputer skills
Preferred skills
computer skills
Specializations
recreation therapymental healthclient caretherapeutic programming
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Calgary, AB, Canada
On-site City