JP-Therapy Assistant

Kochiefs; Canada; Remote; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kochiefs invites applications for a Therapy Assistant to support OT/PT/SLP teams in community-based settings across North Spirit Lake and Poplar Hill.

The role involves preparing and conducting therapy sessions, documenting progress in EMR, collaborating with families, and traveling to remote communities. Training will be provided; prior experience with autism or related fields is preferred but not required. Strong communication and adaptability are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disabilities affecting children\'s daily tasks.
• Experience with autism or pursuing related degree preferred.
• Experience with First Nations communities is an asset.
• Knowledge of culturally safe practice and truth and reconciliation are an asset.
• Ability to travel to remote Northern communities regularly to implement therapy plans.
• Ability to use EMR software to chart on clients and record documents.

Responsibilities

• Carries out delegated patient treatment as prescribed by OTs, PTs, SLPs, and audiologists.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and 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.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Interprofessional teamwork

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Communication with families

Education

College/University program in language development, kinesiology, life sciences, or psychology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Electronic medical records software

Job description

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 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