The Geriatric Community Rehabilitation (GCR), Bridges, and Adult Day Programs (ADP) are the premier outpatient seniors' programs in Southern Alberta. The GCR program serves seniors who require outpatient therapy services. This program focuses primarily on rehabilitation after an event or injury. The Bridges Day program serves our seniors in the community by providing maintenance care through social, cognitive and physical engaging activities in a hope of maintaining independence. The Recreation Therapy Assistant (TA) for recreation is a member of a larger inter-disciplinary team that includes Nurses, HCAs, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Recreation Therapists, Therapy Assistants, Registered Dietitians, Pharmacists, Clerk and a Geriatrician. The posting is for a Recreation Therapy Assistant. Description: The Therapy Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery of therapeutic rehabilitation programs. The Therapy Assistant participates in assessment related activities as well as the planning and development of client programs which includes leading individual or group treatment and educational interventions.
This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Skilled/Technical Collective Agreement. Classification: Therapy Assistant Unit and Program: Seniors Day Programs Michael's Health Centre Multi-Site: Not Applicable Employee Class: Casual/Relief Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: Classification: Therapy Assistant Unit and Program:



Seniors Day Programs Michael's Health Centre Multi-Site: Not Applicable Employee Class: Casual/Relief Hours per Shift: Varies Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Additional Required

Qualifications:
A graduate of a Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology Diploma, Recreation Therapy Diploma or equivalent training. Experience in hospital and community settings an asset. Must be comfortable working with disabled and uncommunicative adults. Is required to bend, pull, lift, perform variable movements, change position (assume awkward positions), transfer and/or lift adults and transport equipment. Security Screening : As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts. Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond. #

📌 Casual Recreation Therapy Assistant (Lethbridge)
🏢 Covenant Health Canada
📍 Lethbridge