Status: Open until filled.

Therapy Aide

Location: Evansburg, AB

Competition #: EVB.26.035

Employment Type: Part-Time, Permanent

As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Valuable Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose.

The Opportunity

Location

Good Samaritan Pembina Village
5225 50 Street, Evansburg, AB
(Approximately 110km west of Edmonton)

Employment Type

Permanent Part Time 0.60 FTE

Start Date

November 23, 2026

Hours of Work

0900-1515 Tuesday – Friday

Wages

$20.77 – $26.03

Employee Group

AUPE

Reporting to the Site Manager, Occupational Therapist (OT), Physical Therapist (PT) and/or Recreation Therapist (RecT), the Therapy Aide assists with identifying the needs of rehabilitation involvement for residents/clients and delivers assigned therapeutic intervention as directed by the Therapist, Regulated Nurse, or Case Manager.

Educational and other Qualifications:

- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Post-secondary therapy aide course work
- ALBERTA EMPLOYEES: Food Safety Basic or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Able to communicate in English both verbally and written so others can interpret and understand
- Excellent communication skills to ensure a positive engaging experience for resident/client in a variety of recreation programs groups and one-on-ones




- Recognizes and responds effectively to verbal and non-verbal cues and adjusts communication
- style to suit recipient
- Ability to document as per GSS charting guidelines
- Demonstrates integrity as respect in difficult situations
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner
- Comfortable using a computer including email, internet and MS Office
- Excellent active listening skills
- Demonstrated flexibility by changing routine to accommodate resident/client needs
- Ability to effectively manage large group recreation programs independently
- Ability to engage resident/clients in positive intervention as per resident/clients goals and needs

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.

Internal Closing Date: November 5, 2026

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, existing GSS/GSC staff will be given priority.

Good Samaritan is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

📌 Therapy Aide (Evansburg)
🏢 The Good Samaritan Society
📍 Evansburg