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-...