As a member of the Rehabilitation Medicine department at the Misericordia Community Hospital, the Therapy Assistant (TA) receives assignment, monitoring, and evaluation from an audiologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, recreation therapist, and/or a speech-language pathologist. You will contribute to effective and productive rehabilitation services including direct and indirect client care across the health care continuum (healthy living, getting better, living with illness and disability, end of life care) for all ages as well as non-client service provision. As delegated, you will be working independently or as part of an interdisciplinary team to implement individual or group treatment and educational interventions to assist patients in achieving their goals and/or treatment plans. This role will require you to work effectively with internal and external partners, and display professionalism and strong ethics in both client-centered care and participation in care teams. You will demonstrate evidence of reflective thinking and lifelong learning that enhances individual and team competency. You will have opportunities to use your interpersonal and clinical skills in contributing to quality improvement, program planning, and student supervision.
Description: 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 Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.
Classification: Therapy Assistant
Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
Unit and Program: Physical Therapy
Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.40
Posting End Date: 20-NOV-2026
Employee Class: Regular Part Time
Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
Length of Shift in weeks: 2




Shifts per cycle: 4
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $27.44
Maximum Salary: $34.39
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Classification: Therapy Assistant
Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
Unit and Program: Physical Therapy
Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.40
Posting End Date: 20-NOV-2026
Employee Class: Regular Part Time
Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 4
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $27.44
Maximum Salary: $34.39
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: Required Qualifications: A directly related diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution is required.
Additional Required Qualifications: As Required.
Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a Therapy Assistant practicum placement in an acute care hospital setting, with demonstrated knowledge of applicable provincial healthcare standards. Experience with Connect Care is an asset.
Hiring Requirements The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
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.
Be the Difference Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. 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.

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📌 Therapy Assistant (Alberta)
🏢 Covenant Health
📍 Alberta