Occupational and Physical Therapy Assistant

1 week ago


Edmonton, Canada Elves Special Needs Society Full time

Elves Special Needs Society (Elves) is growing and we are looking for team members to join our multidisciplinary School Program services for the 2023/2024 school year.

Elves employs over 190 staff including certificated teachers, educational assistants, instructors, occupational and physical therapists, speech and language pathologists, therapy assistants, nurses, socials workers and behavioural consultants. Annually, Elves serves over 500 individuals aged three into late adulthood. There are approximately 300 learners in our school program.

We are seeking motivated individuals who enjoy working with children and youth with developmental disabilities including complex physical, cognitive and neurodevelopmental profiles.

This is a full-time position with supervision offered by Elves’ Occupational and Physical Therapists.

**Qualifications**
- A diploma from a recognized post-secondary combined occupational therapy and physical therapy assistant program;
- Knowledge of paediatric intervention and experience working with individuals with severe disabilities in small groups or independently;
- Ability to work independently;
- Ability to meet, model and teach skills such as lifting, pulling, pushing, transferring and transporting students and equipment;
- Ability to manage aggressive behaviours through positive behavioural supports;
- Seating and equipment-related experiences are an asset;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Advanced problem solving, assessment and analytical skills;
- Skills to facilitate the consultant role through education, training and assisting other professionals and caregivers.

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary range $21.00 - 25.00/hour based on experience and education

**Salary**: $21.00-$28.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Occupational and experience physical therapy assistant: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English, other language is an asset (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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