Occupational Therapy Aide
UNION-AUPE (MW.26.028)
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Employment Type: Permanent Part Time 0.71 FTE
Hours of Work: Mon, Wed and Fri 0800-1615, Tuesday 0845-1300
Reporting to the Site Manager, Occupational Therapist (OT), Physical Therapist (PT) and/or Recreation Therapist (RecT), the Therapy Aide assists with identifying the needs of rehabilitation involvement for residents/clients and delivers assigned therapeutic intervention as directed by the Therapist, Regulated Nurse, or Case Manager.
Educational and other Qualifications:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Post-secondary therapy aide course work
- ALBERTA EMPLOYEES: Food Safety Basic or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Able to communicate in English both verbally and written so others can interpret and understand
- Excellent communication skills to ensure a positive engaging experience for resident/client in a variety of recreation programs groups and one-on-ones
- Recognizes and responds effectively to verbal and non-verbal cues and adjusts communication style to suit recipient
- Ability to document as per GSS charting guidelines
- Demonstrates integrity as respect in difficult situations
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner
- Comfortable using a computer including email, internet and MS Office
- Excellent active listening skills
- Demonstrated flexibility by changing routine to accommodate resident/client needs
- Ability to effectively manage large group recreation programs independently
- Ability to engage resident/clients in positive intervention as per resident/clients goals and needs
Work Experience:
- Experience in a complex care or assisted living setting providing therapeutic services to geriatric and/or disabled populations
- Consideration may be given to experience supporting other populations
Duties:
- Delivers assigned therapeutic interventions as directed by the Therapist, Regulated Nurse, or Case Manager
- Works within the scope of practice of a Therapy Aide and defers to the Therapist and/or Site Manager as required
- Assists residents/clients in provision, installation, and maintenance of their equipment as required
- Performs safety checks as required
- Communicates any pertinent information, progress or changes in residents/clients to the Therapist, Regulated Nurse or Case Manager in a timely manner
- Reads the progress notes prior to seeing residents/clients but does not see residents/clients who are ill or who have had a significant change in functional ability
- Motivates self, residents/clients and others to participate in therapy programs and attends to resident/client needs as required
- Cleans equipment between each resident/client use
- Proactively communicates with team members to resolve issues and communicate changes
- Promotes teamwork by helping others through sharing of knowledge and experience to enhance resident/client care
- Identifies and reports safety hazards and risk management issues and participates in finding solutions through constructive problem solving
- Follows emergency procedures according to GSS policies and procedures
- Documents in a concise and accurate manner that meets organizational and legal requirements
- Understands and implements the service plan and individual treatment goals established for each resident/client
- Follows program protocols and treatment plans as developed by the Therapist, Regulated Nurse, or Case Manager
- Effectively uses body mechanics and resident/client transfer techniques and uses wheelchair safety, ambulatory aides and adaptive equipment relevant to the therapy program
- Exhibits strong leadership skills and strives diligently to resolve conflict situations with families, staff, and volunteers in a positive, cooperative manner and uses sound judgment and decisiveness when addressing problems
- Demonstrates dependability by reporting to work on time and as scheduled
- Maintains a high standard of cleanliness, keeping the work environment consistently tidy
- Adheres to all infection control practices and procedures
- Other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a 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.
Diversity-Equity-Inclusion
The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Internal Closing Date was May 12, 2026
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, existing GSS/GSC staff will be given priority.
Pay: $20.77-$26.03 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edmonton, AB T6L 7A4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Have you completed an Occupational Therapy Aide Course?
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada? (Yes or No)
Experience:
- Occupational Therapy: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
