This position is based in Valleyview Health Centre in the Type A (Long Term Care) unit and provides recreation programming to the residents of this facility. The Recreation Therapy Aide, supervised by the Recreation Therapist, provides services in close collaboration with the rest of the Allied Health and Nursing team. This position will assist with the promotion of a comprehensive service for clients developing and implementing evidence based, client-centered practice based on therapeutic recreation standards of practice. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.Description:As a Therapy Aide, you will be working both independently and as part of the interdisciplinary team where you will contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of rehabilitation services. Your role may include administrative duties such as ordering supplies, booking clients, tracking attendances, equipment inventory and preparing/cleaning the treatment area.Under the direction of a supervising recreation therapist, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, audiologist, or speech language pathologist, you will prepare and/or apply routine interventions, promote patient (client, resident) healthy living, self-care independence and motivate clients to actively participate in assigned therapy protocols or programs.You may assist with client lifts and transfers, positioning, and basic activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)



within the context of the therapy program.Transition Company: Assisted Living AlbertaClassification: Therapy AideUnion: AUPE GSSUnit and Program: Recreation Therapy Type A (LTC)Primary Location: Valleyview Health CentreMulti-Site: Not ApplicableFTE: 0.00Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026Employee Class: Casual/ReliefDate Available: 07-DEC-2026Length of Shift in weeks: VariesShifts per cycle: VariesDays Off: Saturday/SundayMinimum Salary: $24.14Maximum Salary: $26.98Vehicle Requirement: Not ApplicableTransition Company: Assisted Living AlbertaClassification: Therapy AideUnion: AUPE GSSUnit and Program: Recreation Therapy Type A (LTC)Primary Location: Valleyview Health CentreLocation Details: As Per LocationMulti-Site: Not ApplicableFTE: 0.00Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026Employee Class: Casual/ReliefDate Available: 07-DEC-2026Hours per Shift: 7.75Length of Shift in weeks: VariesShifts per cycle: VariesShift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On CallDays Off: Saturday/SundayMinimum Salary: $24.14Maximum Salary: $26.98Vehicle Requirement: Not ApplicableRequired Qualifications:Completion of Grade 12.Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum high school diplomaHealth Care Aide certificate or equivalent preferredExcellent communication skills and cooperative skills required.



Related experience working with elderly or physically challenged individuals an asset. Previous experience working with Recreation in a medical setting will be considered an assetThis position is anticipated to have high physical demands based on the client need. The successful candidate needs to be physically capable of pushing wheelchairs for an extended period of time, loading clients onto the bus for outings, supporting the clients in a range of physical hygiene tasks and assisting with client transfers over the course of a full shift.Preferred Qualifications:As Required.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.Healthy Albertans. HealthyCommunities. 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.Create and manage profiles for future opportunities.

📌 Therapy Aide (Valleyview)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Valleyview