Therapy Assistant (2026-0754)

Job summary

The Therapy Assistant works under the direction of physical and occupational therapists to provide therapeutic programming for clients. They contribute to the client's quality of life by implementing interventions designed to maximize safe and functional independence.

Job details

Position Details Position Status: Casual Location: Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre, Physiotherapy LTC BW Hours: 0.00 FTE: 0.00 Shift: Days Shift Times: 0730-1545 Union: Non Union GSS Rate of Pay: 25.46 - 30.13 PCN: N/A Date Competition Closes: August 20, 2026 Position Summary: Responsible for working under the direction of the team Physical and/or Occupational Therapists to provide therapeutic programming to clients focused on helping them to achieve their discharge goals. This position works as part of the therapy team to contribute to the client's quality of life by providing appropriate interventions to maximize safe, functional independence. Responsible for other related duties as required. Qualifications & Experience: - Graduation from an Accredited Therapy Assistant program. - Relevant equivalent training or experience may be considered - Previous experience in a therapeutic setting is essential. - Experience with computers preferred. \n \n

What you’ll do

The Therapy Assistant works under the direction of physical and occupational therapists to provide therapeutic programming for clients. They contribute to the client's quality of life by implementing interventions designed to maximize safe and functional independence.

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited Therapy Assistant program or possess equivalent training and experience. Previous experience in a therapeutic setting is essential, and computer proficiency is preferred.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Client · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Therapeutic programming
• Client care
• Functional independence
• Computer literacy
• Rehabilitation support
• Physical Therapy
• Computer Literacy
• Occupational Therapy
• Rehabilitation

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Therapy Assistant
• Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Health Associate Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Occupational Therapy Assistants

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