Respiratory Therapist - Continuing Care (Alberta)

Respiratory Therapist - Continuing Care (Alberta)

04 Oct
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Alberta Health Services
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Alberta

04 Oct

Alberta Health Services

Alberta

Assisted Living Alberta is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well and independent in their homes and communities. For more information Assisted Living Alberta for services through five main program areas: Home Living, Supportive Living, Facility Living, Transition Services and Palliative Care.We are looking for a Respiratory Therapist to join our Home Living team to provide professional support services in the homes of clients of all ages and stages of life.This position works within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team consisting of various healthcare professionals from the nursing and allied health professions. This team collaborates and conducts home or site visits to deliver client-centered services to individuals with a wide variety of physical, cognitive, and mental health conditions, including complex health needs. Using strong clinical and interpersonal skills, you will implement respiratory therapy services in accordance with regulatory and ALA practice standards, using best practice and a client-centered approach, engaging the client, family/caregivers, physicians, broader health care team and other internal program or external agencies as indicated. Respiratory therapy services may encompass any combination of direct therapeutic services, appropriate education, and/or connection to needed resources. Through the development and/or contribution to the Care Plan, in collaboration with the client and other healthcare providers, you will ensure services are provided and modified, based on the client’s response to the intervention.

Description:
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will assess patients, develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans, and monitor their progress. This role requires you to collaborate with various clinical teams and groups to enhance clinical outcomes as well as educate patients and their families regarding diseases, medications, equipment and treatments. You will be responsible for providing training and assisting health care providers in the use and care of various respiratory diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and interventions.



You will also provide training and assist health care providers in the use and care of respiratory equipment as well as educate patients and their families regarding diseases, medications, equipment and treatments.

Classification: Respiratory Therapist (C)

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Home and Community Care

Primary Location: CN Tower

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.80

Posting End Date: 07-OCT-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 19-OCT-2026

Temporary End Date: 01-OCT-2027

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 48

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $43.58

Maximum Salary: $58.89

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Classification: Respiratory Therapist (C)

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Home and Community Care

Primary Location: CN Tower

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.80

Posting End Date: 07-OCT-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 19-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 48

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $43.58

Maximum Salary: $58.89

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:
Active or eligible for registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA).

Additional Required Qualifications:
Graduate from a registered school of Respiratory Therapy and have passed the National Respiratory Certification Exam as administered by the College and Association of Respiratory Therapy of Alberta (CARTA)



or the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapy (CSRT).Basic Cardiac Life Support- Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP).Communication and assessment skills to work cooperatively and effectively with the healthcare team members, clients, and their families in a quick-paced environment.Strong professional judgment, initiative, and effective time management skills are necessary.The successful candidate will work independently in clients’ homes, which could include congregate settings, single family dwellings, condos and/or walk-up apartments. Therefore, the successful candidate must be able to work in different settings and environments (home environments and weather conditions), as well as be able to lift and carry medical bags, which weigh approximately 25-30 lbs.At the time of interview, you may be required to demonstrate your computer knowledge and proficiency by completing a hands-on assessment. You must demonstrate sufficient typing speed to meet workload demand and navigate through various computer programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Visio, Outlook and Internet.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Continuing Care setting.Connect Care Experience.Palliative care experience.Knowledge of the RAI.

Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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Communities. Together.
We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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