Assistant Therapist

Qualification

• Diploma or
  Certificate in CCRT (Certificate Course in Rehabilitation Therapy) or BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)
  
• Experience working
  with children with special needs will be preferred.
  

Job
Purpose

To
support physiotherapists in providing therapeutic services to children with
developmental delays and disabilities. The Assistant Therapist will assist in
therapy sessions, support rehabilitation activities, and help in improving the
functional abilities and independence of children with special needs.

Key
Responsibilities

• Assist
  physiotherapists in conducting therapy sessions for children with special
  needs.
  
• Support
  implementation of individualized therapy plans designed by the
  physiotherapist.
  
• Help children
  perform therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and functional
  activities.
  
• Prepare therapy
  materials and maintain therapy equipment.
  
• Monitor children
  during therapy sessions and ensure safety at all times.
  
• Maintain basic
  therapy records, attendance, and progress notes as instructed.
  
• Support group
  therapy sessions, early intervention activities, and rehabilitation
  programs.
  
• Guide
  parents/caregivers on simple home -based exercises as advised by the
  physiotherapist.
  
• Assist in
  screening, assessments, and therapy camps when required.
  
• Maintain
  cleanliness and organization of the therapy unit.
  

Required
Competencies

• Basic knowledge of child
  development and disability.
  
• Understanding of physiotherapy
  exercises and rehabilitation techniques.
  
• Ability to work
  with children with developmental delays, cerebral palsy, autism, and
  other disabilities.
  
• Good communication
  and interpersonal skills to interact with children and parents.
  
• Patience, empathy,
  and a child -friendly approach.
  
• Ability to work in
  a multidisciplinary team (therapists, special educators, social
  workers).
  
• Basic documentation
  and record -keeping skills.
  
• Commitment to
  inclusive rehabilitation and child development.
  

Preferred
Skills

• Experience in early
  intervention programs.
  
• Ability to
  demonstrate therapy exercises and assistive techniques.
  
• Basic computer
  skills for documentation and reporting.