Therapy Assistant - Contract Full-Time

One Kids Place•North Bay, ON

9d•CA$26 - CA$32•Onsite

About The Position

The Therapy Assistant will work under the supervision of assigned therapists to ensure coordinated delivery of rehabilitation services within an interdisciplinary, family-centered environment. Assistants will be responsible for: implementing therapy programs, completing other tasks as assigned by the therapists, providing training to children, youth and their parents, and ensuring documentation is consistent with agency standards.

Requirements

Post-secondary education required. Rehabilitation Assistant Program graduate preferred or post graduate diploma in the health human services sector.
2 years related work experience within a pediatric/health care setting with children and youth with special needs an asset
Working knowledge of community resources and supports within the Districts of Nipissing, Muskoka and Parry Sound
Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment under the guidance and/or direction of assigned therapists
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills/Excellent oral and written communication skills
Valid Ontario driver’s license, proof of insurance and reliable vehicle
Computer competency and adaptable in the use of computer software for the purpose of documentation, programming and communication.
Proof of COVID Vaccinations as required by the sector

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/French) is an asset

Responsibilities

Seeks clinical direction within the discipline’s scope of practice from the assigned therapist (OT/PT/TR).
Assists therapists by carrying out one-to-one or group activities with children/youth. These activities could include: exercise and mobility programs, rehabilitation therapy, daily living activities and programming.
Provides education and assistance to children/youth/families in the proper and safe utilization of assistive devices and equipment.
Documents client-related activities and workload practices according to Children’s Treatment Centre standards and the therapist’s professional college.
Maintains client confidentiality and privacy.
Reports observations made during intervention to the therapist.
Pursues on-going professional development and growth.
This individual may also be assigned to work directly with a Rehabilitation Therapists and Teacher in the Transition to School Program.
Other duties as assigned.