Temporary Full-Time
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:15pm
38.75 hours per week, 1.0 FTE

St. Michael’s Health Group (SMHG) is a leading seniors’ housing and long-term care facility dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to our senior residents. We are dedicated to providing wellness-focused holistic care and offer several levels of accommodation in multiple facilities and various programs in Edmonton and the surrounding area. To learn more about us please visit About SMHG.

We are currently seeking a temporary Therapeutics Assistant to join our Therapeutics Team, based out of our Long-Term Care Centre at 7404 - 139 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta. Reporting to the Manager, Therapeutic Services, the Therapeutics Assistant will assist and observe clients during treatments or programs, communicate and document client changes as well as maintain treatment areas, equipment and supplies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SUMMARY:

• Assist members of the Therapeutics team administer treatment.

• Implement diversional therapeutic programs and activities within a Day Support and Long Term Care setting.

• Assist and observe clients during treatments or programs.

• Communicate and document client changes.

• Maintain treatment areas, equipment and supplies.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• A Therapeutic Assistant Diploma is required.

• The successful candidate should have experience working with a multi-disciplinary rehab team.

• The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with a strong rehabilitation focus.

• Possess strong communication/interpersonal skills and be able to promote client autonomy and involvement in active rehabilitation.

• Must be able to promote and encourage excellent customer relations with clients and their families, visitors and co-workers.

All successful candidates must have, prior to start date:

• A current and clear Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.

• A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

At St. Michael’s, we are committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and seek qualified candidates who enrich our community with a variety of ideas, perspectives, and experiences. We encourage applications from individuals with varied cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds who are committed to meeting our mission of providing Care with Love and Dignity.

Why Join SMHG:

Based on the terms and conditions of employment, benefits may include:

• Our comprehensive benefits keep you and your family well.

  • Health, dental and travel coverage
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Group RRSP
  • Health spending account

• Employee discounts

• Vacation, flex and personal leave day

• Paid sick time

• Training and development

• Employee assistance program

• Staff education program

Experience

Preferred

• 1 year(s): Therapeutic assistant in a multi-disciplinary rehab team