Therapy assistant

Alberta Health Services’ Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Respiratory Therapy Program based in Lac la Biche, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Therapy assistant. Alberta Health Services’ Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Respiratory Therapy programs provide rehabilitation services to support mobility, daily function, and respiratory health. It offer specialized care, including adaptive strategies, pain management. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

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Job Description:

Employer Name: Alberta Health Services
Program: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Respiratory Therapy
Position: Therapy assistant
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $25.11 – $31.48 hourly
Employment Type: Regular/Full Time
Classification: Therapy Assistant
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
FTE: 1.00
Job Category: Physical Therapy
Location: Lac la Biche, AB
Primary Location: Lac La Biche HC W.J.Cadzow Bld
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Job ID: ALB00482373

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completed a diploma from an accredited post-secondary Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program or have equivalent training
Experience: Candidates should have experience working with elderly and/or disabled individuals

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be physically capable of lifting and transferring patients and equipment and the ability to manage multiple tasks and patients

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should have basic computer skills and experience in outpatient settings, community care, acute care, and long-term care
• The candidates should be able to work with minimal supervision and have a good understanding of the scope of practice
• The candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate a professional, courteous manner

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to 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
• The candidates should be able to 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
• The candidates should be able to work effectively with internal and external partners and display professionalism and strong ethics in both client-centered care and participation in care teams
• The candidates should be able to demonstrate evidence of reflective thinking and lifelong learning that enhances individual and team competency
• The candidates should be able to use their interpersonal and clinical skills to contribute to quality improvement, program planning, and student supervision

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.

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