Therapy Aide (2025-0307)
About the role
Position Details
Position Status: Temporary Full Time Term Ends: December 31, 2025 Location: Colonel Belcher, Recreation Therapy LTC BW Hours: 77.50 FTE: 1.00 Shift: Days/Evenings Shift Times: 0800-1615/1200-2015 Union: CUPE GSS Rate of Pay: $21.11 - $23.57 PCN: 27LCTAd3
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 Mental Health Care – a program providing comprehensive care for adults with complex behaviours, whose primary diagnosis includes mental illness, dementia or other cognitive disorders.
Qualifications:
- 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
Experience:
- Related experience in a hospital or continuing care facility is preferred;
- Geriatric experience is an asset;
- Program specific training/experience is an asset
About Carewest Innovative Health Care
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 seniors and adults under the age of 65. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 2,600 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.
Carewest has been recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers acknowledging our commitment to promoting a strong work/life balance, providing competitive salaries & benefits, and the promotion of teamwork in a collaborative healthcare environment. If you share our vision and are dedicated to joining our growing team, please review our open positions and apply today!
Therapy Aide (2025-0307)
About the role
Position Details
Position Status: Temporary Full Time Term Ends: December 31, 2025 Location: Colonel Belcher, Recreation Therapy LTC BW Hours: 77.50 FTE: 1.00 Shift: Days/Evenings Shift Times: 0800-1615/1200-2015 Union: CUPE GSS Rate of Pay: $21.11 - $23.57 PCN: 27LCTAd3
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 Mental Health Care – a program providing comprehensive care for adults with complex behaviours, whose primary diagnosis includes mental illness, dementia or other cognitive disorders.
Qualifications:
- 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
Experience:
- Related experience in a hospital or continuing care facility is preferred;
- Geriatric experience is an asset;
- Program specific training/experience is an asset
About Carewest Innovative Health Care
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 seniors and adults under the age of 65. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 2,600 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.
Carewest has been recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers acknowledging our commitment to promoting a strong work/life balance, providing competitive salaries & benefits, and the promotion of teamwork in a collaborative healthcare environment. If you share our vision and are dedicated to joining our growing team, please review our open positions and apply today!