Therapy Assistant

As a Therapy Assistant, you will work both individually and as part of an interprofessional team under the assignment, monitoring and evaluation of an audiologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, recreation therapist or speech-language pathologist. You will contribute to effective and efficient rehabilitation services including direct and indirect client care across the health care continuum (healthy living, getting better, living with illness and disability, end of life care) for all ages as well as non-client service provision. This role will require you to work effectively with internal and external partners, and display professionalism and strong ethics in both client centered care and participation in care teams. You will demonstrate evidence of reflective thinking and lifelong learning that enhances individual and team competency. You will have opportunities to use your interpersonal and clinical skills in contributing to quality improvement, program planning and student supervision.

Completion of diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program or equivalent training may be considered.

Implement therapy programs and treatment plans under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT). Provide therapeutic support to clients of all ages. Schedule and coordinate client therapy appointments. Deliver, set up, and assist with trials of adaptive and therapeutic equipment under OT supervision. Travel to client locations as required and safely transport equipment. Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance therapeutic skills and knowledge.

Education or experience in Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), Kinesiology, Rehabilitation, or a related healthcare field is considered an asset. Previous experience supporting therapy programs, rehabilitation services, or clients with physical, cognitive, or developmental needs is preferred. Demonstrated interest in learning and applying therapeutic techniques under the direction of regulated healthcare professionals.