Carewest is one of Calgary's leaders in exceptional care and we are looking for passionate helpers to join our team. At Carewest, our mission is to support all clients in maintaining their quality of life as they transition through their health care journey. With a strong focus on delivering quality care & safety to our residents & clients we strive to attract creative thinkers looking for a rewarding career. Help us make a difference and connect with us today!

Position Status: Regular Full Time Location: Bridgeland Riverside Care Centre FTE: 1.0 Shift: Days Shift Times: 08:00 - 16:15 This site is opening non-union. Due to the operational timelines associated with the opening of the new Bridgeland site, successful candidates will be required to accept or decline their offer of employment within a shortened timeframe following the verbal offer. Working under the direction of the Physical Therapist and/or Occupational Therapist, the Therapy Assistant provides therapeutic programming and rehabilitation support to clients within a Complex Mental Health setting.

The Therapy

Assistant supports individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders, cognitive impairment, behavioural challenges and complex psychosocial needs by implementing therapeutic interventions that promote functional independence, mobility, participation in daily activities and quality of life. As part of the interdisciplinary care team, the Therapy Assistant assists clients in achieving individualized therapeutic goals through prescribed exercises, gait training, functional activities, cognitive and social support, and activities of daily living.

The Therapy

Assistant supports clients using person-centred, trauma-informed and harm reduction approaches while promoting client choice,



autonomy and a safe, respectful therapeutic environment In keeping with Carewest's Frame of Reference, Philosophy of Care and Carewest policies, this position maintains professional and ethical standards at all times.

Complex Mental Health

Programs provide continuing care and specialized supports for adults living with severe and persistent mental illness, often in combination with physical health conditions, substance use disorders, cognitive impairment, acquired brain injury, psychosocial challenges, responsive behaviours, and functional disabilities. Services are delivered within a harm-reduction, traumainformed, person-directed model of care that emphasizes dignity, autonomy, wellness, meaningful engagement, therapeutic relationships, and quality of life while working collaboratively with clients, families, support networks, and community partners to promote stability, recovery, independence, and successful transitions where appropriate. Graduation from an accredited Therapy Assistant program is required.

Relevant equivalent training or experience may be considered. Knowledge of therapeutic interventions, rehabilitation principles, functional mobility and activities of daily living. Demonstrated ability to establish therapeutic and professional relationships with clients experiencing complex physical, cognitive, behavioural and mental health challenges.





Knowledge of mental health conditions, addictions, concurrent disorders, cognitive impairment and responsive behaviours is an asset.

Education or training in Mental Health First Aid, trauma-informed care, non-violent crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, harm reduction or behavioural support strategies is considered an asset.

Experience supporting individuals with physical disabilities, cognitive impairment, mental illness, addictions, concurrent disorders or complex psychosocial needs is an asset.

Experience assisting with therapeutic exercises, gait training, mobility programs, functional rehabilitation and activities of daily living is preferred.

Experience working in a mental health, rehabilitation, continuing care or community-based setting is an asset.

Experience using computers and electronic documentation systems is preferred. Program-specific training and experience is an asset. We are one of Canada's largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for both seniors and others requiring specialized care.

With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 3000 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary, and expert community of health care professionals. Employees are required to use technologies, devices, resources, and systems provided by the employer, as per Carewest policy and procedure. Successful applicants may need to provide immunization records for positions in certain environments.

Carewest is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of the people and communities we serve. For more information on Carewest, please visit our website at carewest.

📌 Therapy Assistant | Complex Mental Health (Calgary)
🏢 Carewest Innovative Healthcare
📍 Calgary