Therapy Assistant
About the job
- Graduation from an accredited Therapy Assistant program is required.
- Relevant equivalent training or experience may be considered.
- Previous experience in a therapeutic setting is essential.
- Employees must use technologies, devices, resources, and systems provided by the employer in accordance with Carewest policy and procedure.
- Adherence to applicable privacy legislation and best practices, including HIA, ATIA, POPA, and InfoCare Behaviours, is required.
- Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest must provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen.
- Successful applicants may need to provide immunization records for positions in certain environments.
- Work under the direction of the team Physical and/or Occupational Therapists to provide therapeutic programming focused on helping clients achieve their discharge goals.
- Work as part of the therapy team to contribute to clients' quality of life by providing appropriate interventions that maximize safe, functional independence.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Experience with computers is preferred.
About the company
Carewest Innovative Healthcare provides complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services as a large public provider with 13 Calgary locations and 2,600+ staff. Its care model uses interdisciplinary teams to deliver clinical care and community programs for seniors and younger adults, guided by a client-centered approach that focuses on treatment progress and outcomes. It differentiates itself through public, multi-site scale, teamwork, work-life balance and competitive benefits, along with recognition as Alberta’s Top Employers. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care while supporting staff development and collaboration to improve clients’ lives.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Calgary, Canada
Founded
1961
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Carewest says Colonel Belcher's mental-health program succeeded, supporting continued AHS collaboration.
- Job postings in 2026 show active hiring for therapy and leadership roles.
- The Bridgeland Riverside expansion should add much-needed continuing-care capacity in Calgary.
What critics are saying
- CBC reported 56 police dispatches at Colonel Belcher from January 2022 to February 2023.
- Veterans' advocates are attacking Carewest's mixed complex-mental-health model at Colonel Belcher.
- Carewest's 2026 email-domain migration signals organizational upheaval during Alberta healthcare restructuring.
What makes Carewest Innovative Healthcare unique
- Carewest runs 13 Calgary locations across 18 programs in long-term care and rehabilitation.
- Carewest is a wholly owned Assisted Living Alberta subsidiary, simplifying public-sector coordination.
- Carewest is opening Bridgeland Riverside Continuing Care Centre in 2026 for complex mental health.
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