Status: Open until filled.

Physical/Occupational Therapy Aide

Location: Edmonton, AB Competition #: MW.26.056

Employment Type: Casual The Opportunity

Location

Good Samaritan Mill Woods Centre

101 Youville Drive East, Edmonton, AB

Employment Type

Casual 0 FTE

Hours of Work

Various

Wages

$20.77 to $26.03

Employee Group

AUPE

Under the direction of the Physical Therapist, or Occupational Therapist, you will treat, instruct, and work with clients carrying out rehabilitation activities as prescribed by the therapist. You will also be responsible for maintaining therapy equipment and supplies. You will aide in implementing occupational therapy programs and daily activities in a safe manner to meet the needs of residents with multiple diagnoses including dementia.

Qualifications:

- Grade 12 required
- Health Care Aide, Therapy Aide certificate, or equivalent required
- Completion of an Occupational Therapy Aide course preferred
- Previous experience in a rehabilitative setting preferred




- Experience working with geriatric, disabled, and/or cognitively impaired populations is an asset
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal, observation, reporting, and problem-solving skills
- Robust time management and attention to detail
- Physically capable of performing lifts, transfers, and other physical job duties
- Basic sewing skills required; mechanical skills are an asset
- Computer skills are an asset
- Food Safety Basic or equivalent required for Alberta employees

Requirements:

- A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
- A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

📌 Physical/Occupational Therapy Aide (Edmonton)
🏢 The Good Samaritan Society
📍 Edmonton