JP-Therapy Assistant

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

• Maintains confidentiality


• 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 safe 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

MUST LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY