Therapy Assistant

Operating out of seven community sites across the city of Calgary and surrounding areas of Cochrane, Airdrie, and Chestermere, the Pediatric Community Rehabilitation Program provides services to children and youth that align with provincial health priorities. If you are dynamic Therapy Assistant (TA) who loves to work with children, this position might be just what you are looking for! Reporting to the Care Manager, the Therapy Assistant in the Pediatric Community Rehabilitation program works under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist and Speech Language Pathologist. The service is grounded in best practice and Patient and Family Centered care to children and youth aged 0-18 years. The scope of practice of the TA within in this program includes a variety of direct client care and clinical support responsibilities. This position requires initiation and judgment applied in accordance with established policies, procedures, and scopes of practice. As a new team member, you will be highly supported by our Clinical Practice Leaders, and supervising clinicians and you will find opportunities to grow your skills and make your mark as you contribute to a healthy Alberta. This is a community-based program and travel between sites is required. Our TAs are involved in a variety of programs and some evening work may be required.

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.

As the successful candidate, you will be expected to be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with members of the multidisciplinary team including families and school partners. Self-direction and independent decision making, sound clinical judgment and critical thinking skills. Time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to function effectively within a dynamic, fast paced, multidisciplinary environment. Actively integrate patient and family centered care principles in all areas of practice including clinical decision making and effective communication. Demonstrate problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills. Basic knowledge of computers and software applications (i.e. Microsoft Office). Demonstrate commitment to and participation in activities which promote professional and personal growth and development. Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the values of AHS: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety. Identify and engage in program development initiatives. Practice according to clinical practice standards. TAs are involved in a variety of programs and some evening work may be required. This position is community based and may require working out of other community sites as need. Minimum of 2 years recent experience working with children. Experience working in a community rehabilitation setting.

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