Therapy Assistant

Your Opportunity: Villa Caritas is an acute inpatient geriatric psychiatry hospital. This 150-bed hospital serves individuals living with dementia of all stages, other psychiatric illnesses such as depression, anxiety, mood and thought disorders, complex psychosocial needs and other medical comorbidities. Its programs promote a patient-centered approach and include a variety of individual and group programs that focus on optimizing functioning, independence and quality of life.

The comprehensive multidisciplinary team works together to treat the whole person: body, mind and soul. Please note: Classifications Under Review. Description: Description: The Therapy Assistant is responsible for assisting in the delivery of therapeutic rehabilitation programs. The Therapy Assistant participates in assessment related activities as well as the planning and development of client programs which includes leading individual or group treatment and educational interventions.

This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement. Classification: Therapy Assistant Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH Unit and Program: Rehabilitation Medicine Geriatric Psychiatry Primary Location: Villa Caritas Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.

00 Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 07-DEC-2026 Temporary End Date: 02-JUN-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $27.44 Maximum Salary: $34.39 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Required Qualifications: A directly related diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution is required.

Additional Required Qualifications: As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in acute care. Experience working with the geriatric psychiatry population.