Therapy Aide (2026-0880)
- Calgary, AB
- On-site
- Posted Sep 2, 2026
- 1 position
$23–$26 / hour
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Temporary, Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Therapy Aide performs routine client care support activities to optimize the functional abilities of residents under close supervision. Duties include assisting with activities of daily living, leading group exercises, and facilitating social and craft activities.
Job details
Here’s your chance to be a part of our story! 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. Our core values of Caring, Relationships, Excellence, Accountability and Teamwork guide how we provide care to those who need it the most. With a strong focus on delivering quality care & safety to our residents & clients we strive to attract innovative thinkers looking for a rewarding career. Help us make a difference and connect with us today! \n \n About Carewest: We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest. 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. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow, and excel with us. Employees are required to use technologies, devices, resources, and systems provided by the employer, as per Carewest policy and procedure. Adherence to relevant privacy legislation and best practice including HIA, ATIA, POPA, and InfoCare Behaviours, is required. Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest will need to provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen. 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. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. For more information on Carewest, please visit our website at carewest.ca [http://carewest.ca].
What you’ll do
The Therapy Aide performs routine client care support activities to optimize the functional abilities of residents under close supervision. Duties include assisting with activities of daily living, leading group exercises, and facilitating social and craft activities.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma and current Basic Life Support CPR certification. Related experience in a hospital or continuing care facility is preferred, along with a certificate in leisure activities or equivalent.
Listed skills
- Geriatric Care · Preferred
- CPR · Preferred
- Documentation · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Client care
- Activities of daily living
- Craft instruction
- Social event facilitation
- Group exercise leadership
- Basic life support
- CPR
- Geriatric care
- Complex care
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Privacy legislation compliance
- Documentation
- Accountability
- Hospital Experience
- Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Certification
- Leisure And Recreation
- Compassion
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Continuing Care
- Geriatrics
- Innovation
- Legislation
- Rehabilitation
- Instructing
- Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Teamwork
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Therapy Aide
- Home Health Aide
- Home-based Personal Care Workers
- Home Health Aides
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides
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