Therapy Assistant

The Therapy Assistant works under the direction of Physical Therapists providing rehabilitation to clients. Provides direct client care as assigned by therapists that may include carrying out delegated treatment plans, application of hot/cold modalities, pool therapy, supervision and progression of exercise programs within the parameters provided by the physical therapist, therapeutic group activities, and of activities of daily living. Assists with the delivery of indirect care by participating in the setup for treatment activities, facilitating client participation in treatment, coordinating equipment loan procedures, providing inventory control, and performing other support duties as required. Currently assigned to the Older Adults team but may be subject to change based on operational requirements.

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.

Ability to prioritize and organize workload with minimal direct supervision and incorporate creative problem solving is required. Effective written, verbal, communication, and computer skills are required. The successful incumbent will be capable of performing lifts, transfers, repositioning, and other physically demanding activities associated with this role.

Previous work as a Therapy assistant in a Tertiary rehabilitation hospital is a strong asset. Experience with Connect Care is preferred.