Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Therapy Assistant carries out delegated patient treatment as prescribed by the Occupational Therapists (OT), Physiotherapists (PT), Speech Language Pathologists (SLP), and audiologist and assists the therapists in patient-related activities.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interprofessional team.
• Prepare and conduct therapy sessions for clients as designated by the OT, PT, SLP.
• Ability to travel to remote Northern communities regularly to implement therapy plans as directed.
• Passionate about working with families/children with developmental disabilities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respect and safeguard client rights
• Respect the client’s autonomy and right to be treated with respect, dignity, and worth
• Safeguard the client’s well-being, and cause no harm to clients
• Ensures that clients have opportunities to express concerns
• Suggests feedback on ways to improve services

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physical, cognitive,
  
  
  
  and language disabilities and how they impact task performance in children’s everyday lives
• Experience working with First Nations communities is an asset.
• Knowledge of culturally secure practice and truth and reconciliation are an asset.
• Knowledge of Jordan’s Principle is an asset.
• Experience working with people with autism or pursuing related degree preferred
• Graduate of a college or university program that covers topics such as language acquisition, kinesiology, life sciences, and/or psychology
• Ability to use Microsoft Word
• Ability to use electronic medical records software to chart on clients, and record documents.
• Experience preferred, but not required. Will train the right candidate.
• Has a working knowledge of disabilities such as learning disabilities, significant cognitive disabilities, autism, and motor disorders and how they may impact communication skills.
• Ability to document student progress and responses effectively to enable the supervising SLP, PT, OT to modify therapy goals, as needed.
• Ability to adapt to rapid change and intervene promptly in crisis/emergency situations.

Location: Community based; North Spirit lake, Poplar Hill