Therapy Assistant

2 weeks ago

Squamish, Canada Sea to Sky Community Services Full time

**Contribution**:
This is a support position for rehabilitation services. Provides direct and indirect client care activities under the direction of a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist and/or Recreation Therapist. The job also entails non-child related activities to support the efficiency of rehabilitation services.

**Qualifications**:
1. Diploma in a recognized Therapist Assistant program

2. One (1) year related experience

3. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

4. Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate

5. Valid BC Driver’s License

**Job skills and abilities**:
1. Good written and verbal communication skills.

2. Demonstrated ability to teach skills and work effectively with others.

3. Good time and general management skills.

4. Effective interpersonal communication skills.

5. Computer literate.

**Responsibilities**:
1. Performs tasks and procedures as directed by the Therapist to assist in the provision of the service. Assists or conducts patient care activities as per service area requirements such as, but not limited to the following:
Basic ADL’s (dressing, undressing, bathing, grooming, use of adaptive equipment
- Cognitive/perceptual training
- Verbal Communication/ oral functioning
- Individualized activity/exercises (e.g. ROM, stretches, strengthening, ADL’s - self-care)
- Equipment and adaptations (e.g. mobility aids, wheelchair, dressing, kitchen aids)
- Mobility (e.g. transfers, ambulation)

2. Under the supervision of the Therapist, provides appropriate patient treatment interactions (e.g. ensure patient safety, provide cueing, maintain confidentiality, basic observation of client’s response and behaviour).

3. Recognizes signs and symptoms requiring change in treatment (e.g. side effects, signs of distress) and ensures that the Therapist is advised of these.

4. Liaises with parents/caregivers to ensure input and participation in the child’s program. As directed by Therapist, provides assistance to parents/caregivers in advocating for services that they feel are in the best interest of their child.

5. Assists Therapist with tasks related to the service including: completes inventory/maintenance checks of the lending library; cleaning, fabricating and storage of toys and adaptive equipment; stocks child/family education handouts and pamphlets.

6. Participates in team meetings/case reviews and individual planning sessions for children as required.

7. Represents Therapy program(s) at community events, health fairs, and educational opportunities as directed by the Therapist.

8. Maintains records, documentation, and reporting as directed by Therapist and as outlined in the Program Operating Manual.

9. Participates in training opportunities as directed by Therapist in order to remain current in the field.

10. Performs other related duties as required.

**Requirements**:
1. Criminal Record Search.

2. Signed Confidentiality form.

3. Approved reference check.

4. First Aid/CPR Certificate

5. Driver’s License

6. Driver’s Abstract

7. Access to a reliable vehicle

8. Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination

**Benefits and Perks**:
**Healthcare**:We offer an extended health program through Group Health that covers MSP premiums, dental, vision, prescription medication, select alternative therapies, life insurance, and long-term disability. We also have an Employee and Family Assistance program. The premiums of the plan are 100% paid by the employer.

**Vacation & Leave**:Employees accumulate 6% vacation pay on all hours worked in the first and second year of employment. After the first two years of employment, they earn one additional day of vacation per year of service, to a maximum of 35 workdays.

**Retirement Pension**:When eligible, an employee will be enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution by SSCS.

**Other Perks**:Casual dress, employee events, on-site parking, paid sick days, and more.

**Compensation: As per the BCGEU Collective Agreement, the wage is $26.74 per hour.**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 21 per week

**Salary**: $26.74 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Squamish, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- If you are planning to relocate to Squamish, have you secured stable housing? When are you moving here? Please be advised that SSCS does not offer relocation assistance to job seekers.

**Experience**:

- Therapy Assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Covid-19 Vaccination (required)

Work Location: In person

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