We are seeking an exceptional Recreation Therapy Assistant to work at the Fairview Health Complex in Type A (Long Term Care). A welcoming northern community that offers the perfect balance of professional fulfillment and an exceptional lifestyle. Fairview provides a relaxed pace of life, and endless opportunities for year-round outdoor adventure. This position is focused on providing recreation to the residents of this facility, which is a 64-bed Type A facility.

The Recreation Therapy

Assistant, supervised by the Recreation Therapist, provides services in close collaboration with the rest of the Allied Health and Nursing team. This position will assist with the promotion of a comprehensive service for clients developing and implementing evidence based, client-centered practice based on therapeutic recreation standards of practice. You will champion creative, client-centered solutions that enhance functional independence and elevate the quality of care.

You'll enjoy a competitive rate of pay and eligibility for the Northern Living Allowance, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. Relocation assistance may be available. As a Therapy Assistant, you will 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.

You will contribute to effective and productive 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.



You will have opportunities to use your interpersonal and clinical skills in contributing to quality improvement, program planning and student supervision.

Classification: Therapy Assistant Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Fairview Health Complex Type A Fairview Health Complex Multi-Site: Not Applicable Employee Class: Regular Part Time Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: Shift Pattern: Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Classification: Therapy Assistant Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Fairview Health Complex Type A Fairview Health Complex Multi-Site: Not Applicable Employee Class: Regular Part Time Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: Shift Pattern: Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Completion of diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program or equivalent training may be considered.

Therapeutic Recreation

Assistant or equivalent diploma/certification from a recognized post-secondary institution. Proven ability to accept verbal and written instructions and work independently with minimal supervision. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Preference will be given to candidates who have knowledge of the facility and the residents. Preferably minimum 1 year experience working in a Therapeutic Recreation position with seniors and/or individuals with challenges. A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work.

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📌 Therapy Assistant - Recreation (Fairview)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Fairview