--- title: 'Therapy Assistant (2026-1230) at Carewest Innovative Healthcare' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/therapy-assistant-2026-1230-carewest-innovative-healthcare-calgary-9frs8ys8ac1w' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-05' --- # Therapy Assistant (2026-1230) at Carewest Innovative Healthcare - **Company:** Carewest Innovative Healthcare - **Location:** Calgary, Canada - **Employment:** temporary - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-05 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/carewest/752df748-76fa-4f90-9445-48acdf21a26a ## Job description Position Details Position Status: Temporary Full Time Term Ends: March 31, 2027 Location: Rouleau Manor, Recreation Therapy - Night Owls Project BW Hours: 77.50 FTE: 1.00 Shift: Evenings Shift Times: 1400-2215 Union: Non Union GSS Rate of Pay: 25.46 - 30.13 PCN: RMNightOwlTA01 Date Competition Closes: November 05, 2026 The Opportunity Position Summary: Responsible for working under the direction of the Recreation Therapist(s) to provide therapeutic programming to clients. The focus is on helping clients to achieve life enrichment and recreation goals. This position reports to a Director of Care for performance and employment matters. This position works as part of the therapy team to contribute to the client’s quality of life by providing appropriate interventions to maximize safety, functional independence, leisure pursuits, reduce boredom and improve mental health. Responsible for other related duties as required. Qualifications & Experience: - Graduation from an Accredited Therapy Assistant program. - Previous experience in a therapeutic setting is essential. - Experience with computers preferred. ## About Carewest Innovative Healthcare ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Carewest Innovative Healthcare is a non-profit public healthcare provider based in Calgary, Alberta, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, recovery services, and community programs for seniors and adults of all ages. - **Entity Type**: Public non-profit (wholly-owned subsidiary of Assisted Living Alberta; no equity funding or ticker) - **Headquarters**: Calgary, Alberta, Canada - **Founded**: 1961 - **Founders**: Not applicable (established as a public health authory) ## Core Business - Primary industry: Healthcare services – continuing care, rehabilitation, and community health - Target customers: Patients and residents across the lifespan (seniors, adults with complex needs, mental health, rehabilitation clients); B2C (individuals) and B2G (funded by Alberta Health Services) - Mission: To provide excellent, person-centered care that promotes choice, independence, and quality of life in a safe and compassionate environment. ## Products & Services - **[Long-Term Care Services]**: 24/7 nursing care and support for residents at 14 sites across Calgary. Type: Healthcare service. - **[Rehabilitation & Recovery Services]**: In-patient and out-patient programs including musculoskeletal, geriatric mental health, and complex continuing care. Type: Healthcare service. - **[Community & Day Programs]**: Day hospitals, social/leisure activities, and support for seniors living at home. Type: Community service. - **[Complex Mental Health Care]**: Specialized units for adults with complex behaviours and mental health conditions, including a harm reducton program. Type: Healthcare service. - **[Operatonal Stress Injry Clinic]**: Support for veterans and first responders affected by occupational stress injuries (locations in Calgary and Red Deer). Type: Outpatient clinical service. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (non-profit public provider) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue $100M–$500M (LinkedIn estimate); employs ~2,600–3,000 staff (company website & Linkedin) - **Notble Investors/Partners**: Publicly funded through Alberta Health Services; parent organization Assisted Living Alberta - **Growth Signals**: +8.8% headcount growth year-over-year (LinkedIn); new Bridgeland Riverside Continuing Care Centre in development; expanding community-based programs ## Competitive Advantages - **Integrated continuum of care** – from long-term care to rehabilitation to community day programs, all under one system. - **Not-for-profit status** ensures reinvestment in patient care and staff support rather than shareholder returns. - **Deep local presence** – 14 facilitys across Calgary, over 950 long-term care residents and 350 rehabilitation beds served annually. - **Recognized top employer** – named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for work/life balance, benefits, and team environment. ## Strategic Focus - **Expansion of continuing care capacity** with new builds (e.g., Bridgeland Riverside Centre). - **Enhance of specialized mental health and harm reducton services** (Complex Mental Health/Harm Reducton Program). - **Investent in workforce** – continuing education, committee partipation, and employee well-being initiatives. - **Adoption of technology in care delivery** (AI in hiring processes, digital scheduling – implied by Lever careers portal use). ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: emphasis on caring, relationships, exellence, accountability, and teamork. Staff are encouraged to bring heart to work. - **Work Environment**: All roles are on-site (in-person care delivery). Shifts include full-time, part-time, and casual positions. - **Benefits**: Competitive wages, medical/dental coverage for regular part-time (30+ hours bi-weekly) and full-time staff. - **Professional Development**: Internal training, educational opportunites, committee involvement, and growth across disciplines. Notable per: “We hire for attitude and heart as much as skill.” - **Recognition**: Alberta’s Top Employer – highlights strong work/life balance and collaborative environment. - **Volunteer Opportunites**: ~500 volunteers contribute 10,000+ hours annually, integrated into care teams. ## Sources 1. [carewest.ca – Our History](https://carewest.ca/our-history/) 2. [carewest.ca – Working at Carewest](https://carewest.ca/working-at-carewest/) 3. [carewest.ca – Careers](https://carewest.ca/careers/) 4. [linkedin.com/company/carewest-innovative-health-care](https://linkedin.com/company/carewest-innovative-health-care) 5. 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