Therapy Aide (2026-0769)

Job summary

The Therapy Aide performs routine client care support activities to optimize the functional abilities of residents in a complex care environment. Duties include assisting with activities of daily living, facilitating group exercises, and supporting social events.

Job details

Position Details Position Status: Regular Full Time Location: George Boyack, Recreation Therapy LTC BW Hours: 77.50 FTE: 1.00 Shift: Days/Evenings Shift Times: 0945-1800 Union: AUPE GSS Rate of Pay: $17.63 - $22.25 PCN: GB3rdTAid01 Date Competition Closes: August 21, 2026 The Opportunity Position Summary: Under close supervision, and in accordance with established policies, procedures and care plans, performs a variety of routine client care support activities to optimize the functional abilities of residents. Duties may include assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), instructing craft classes, assisting with social events, group exercises and games. Responsible for other related duties as required. Program Summary: Complex Care – for frail seniors who require the care of an interdisciplinary team to maintain and improve quality of life in safe, comfortable and supportive environments. Carewest offers a mix of secured and unsecured units. Qualifications & Experience: - Graduation from Grade 12. - Current and active Basic Life Support Provider CPR is required. - PCA, Certificate in leisure activities or equivalent. - Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience. - Related experience in a hospital or continuing care facility is preferred. - Geriatric experience is an asset. - Program specific training/experience is an asset. \n \n

What you’ll do

The Therapy Aide performs routine client care support activities to optimize the functional abilities of residents in a complex care environment. Duties include assisting with activities of daily living, facilitating group exercises, and supporting social events.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 diploma, a current Basic Life Support Provider CPR certification, and a PCA or leisure activities certificate. Related experience in a hospital or continuing care facility is preferred.

Listed skills

• Geriatric Care · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Client care support
• Activities of daily living
• Craft instruction
• Social event assistance
• Group exercises
• Basic life support
• CPR
• Geriatric care
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Hospital Experience
• Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Certification
• Leisure And Recreation
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Continuing Care
• Geriatrics
• Recreational Therapy
• Instructing
• Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Sports & Recreation
• Therapy Aide
• Recreation / Activities Worker
• Fitness and Recreation Instructors and Programme Leaders
• Recreation Workers