CEC – 06 – EA 3 - OT and PT Assistant

Fort Madison Community School District; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Madison Community School District in Alberta is seeking an Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant to provide OT/PT services in a school setting for EEP–Gr. 12 students under the supervision of licensed professionals.

The position is part-time (25–31 hours/week), with start ASAP and a closing date of Oct 8, 2016. The successful candidate will have at least two years of experience and an OT/PT Assistant Diploma preferred; must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and travel between schools.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience as an OT/PT Assistant under the supervision of a registered OT/PT.
• OT/PT Assistant Diploma preferred but related education will be considered.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work across multiple locations.
• Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment to students under the supervision of an OT and/or PT.
• Administer defined screening protocols as directed by the supervising OT/PT.
• Assist with assessments, including preparing materials and collecting data.
• Follow treatment plans or protocols for individual and group activities.
• Provide input in IPP preparation.
• Participate in team meetings as required.
• Assist students with physical difficulties.
• Document and report student progress to the supervising OT/PT.
• Prepare materials for therapy, home programs, and classroom use.
• Participate in family and inter-professional conferences.
• Relay treatment plans to guardians with supervisor approval.
• Assist teachers in adapting academic programs.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Principal and Division OT/PT.

Skills

Independent work

Physical stamina

Driving license

Time management

Education

OT/PT Assistant Diploma

Job description

Posting: CEC – 0 6 – EA 3 - OT and PT Assistant

Location(s): All Schools As Required

Hours/Week: 25-31 Hours per week

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: October 8 , 202 6

Job Reference: CEC0 6 - 10022026

FMCSD requires an Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant to join the team. This job involves providing OT and PT services to EEP - Gr. 12 students within an inclusive educational environment under the direction of the school Principal and supervision of registered Occupational Therapist(s) and Physiotherapist(s).

Requirements and Competencies:

• A minimum of two years of experience working as an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Assistant under the direct supervision and direction of a registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist is required. Preference will be given to those who have worked in a school setting with children.
• Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Assistant Diploma preferred but related education will be considered
• Ability to handle physical, emotional and mentally demanding situations
• Be self-directed and work independently; effective time management
• Able to lift up to 50lbs consistently
• Able to work in multiple school locations with access to own vehicle and valid driver's license

Responsibilities:

• Provide treatment to students under the supervision of an OT and/or PT
• Administer defined screening protocols, without interpretation, selected by the supervising OT and/or PT
• Assisting the OT and/or PT during assessments, including, but not limited to, preparing materials and collecting data
• Following and implementing documented treatment plans or protocols developed by the supervising OT and/or PT for student(s) in individual and group activities
• Provide input and assist in the preparation of IPP's
• Participate in team meetings as required
• Provide assistance to students who experience physical difficulties
• Documenting student performance during treatment and reporting the information to the supervising OT and/or PT.
• Preparing materials for use in therapy, home programs, classroom and other environments under the guidance of the supervising OT and/or PT
• Participating in family conferences, case conferences or inter-professional team conferences with the supervising OT and/or PT present
• Relaying treatment processes (ex; scheduling, treatment goals and activities, home programming etc) to the guardians of the student with support and approval of the supervising OT and/or PT
• Be able to assist teachers in adapting and modifying academic programs for students
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal and Division OT and/or PT

The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Reference Check and a Vulnerable Sector Check. FMCSD will contact past and present employers for references. All FMCSD employees are expected to be computer literate; this includes fluency with e-mail, Internet and MS Office.