Position Title: Therapist Assistant

Location: Sarnia, ON

Duration: 12 Month Contract

Posting Closes/Deadline: January 25th, 2024

Tentative Interview Date(s): January 29th & 30th, 2024

Scope of the Position:

Responsible to the Children/Youth Services Supervisor, and under the clinical supervision of an Occupational Therapist and/or a Physiotherapist, the Therapy Assistant provides occupational therapy and physiotherapy services, as detailed in the clinical responsibilities below.

Responsibilities:

Assist the Occupational Therapist and/or Physiotherapist in the delivery of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy services as appropriate. This includes:

• Preparation of materials
• Clerical duties
• Performance of checks and maintenance of equipment
• Participation in assessment
• Implementation of treatment plans
• Development and delivery of parent training programs
• Participation in in-service training and outreach activities
• Documentation of client progress during and following treatment and upon transition/discharge
• All documentation in the client chart e.g., reports, letters, internal referrals to be co-signed by OT/PT
• Participation in clinics, family conferences, parent/teacher meetings (as assigned and approved by OT/PT)
• Provision of information about community agencies, services, and resources
• Delivery of services according to terms of outside contract, as assigned

GENERAL RESPONSBILITIES:

1. Participate in all aspects of the interdisciplinary program, e.g., staff meetings, school meetings, and client circle of care meetings
2. Maintain records and statistics as required by the Aamjiwnaang First Nation (AFN), program(s), OT/PT services and any outside contract(s).
3. Provide the front desk, Children / Youth Services Supervisor and supervising OT/PT with changes in treatment schedule.
4. Advise supervising OT/PT about issues concerning safety and maintenance of clinical equipment/materials.
5. Report concerns regarding clinical equipment safety and maintenance to Children / Youth Services Supervisor.

ORGANIZATIONAL DUTIES AND EXPECTATIONS:

In addition to specific key job responsibilities identified in your position description, the incumbent is also responsible to contribute to and support the overall culture and working environment of the Centre by:

• Providing a welcoming and supportive environment for clients;
• Acting with professionalism and courtesy toward clients, the general public and other staff members at all times;
• Preserving, maintaining and respecting privacy and confidentiality of client and staff information
• Promoting and maintaining the reputation of the AFN and minimizing risk of harm and/or liability to the AFN;
• Ensuring a healthy and safe workplace;
• Complying with AFN’s policies and procedures;
• Working in a manner that incorporates the promotion of a healthy lifetyle;
• Incorporating and strengthening an interdisciplinary approach to the AFN’s work;
• Working cooperatively with other staff members both individually and in teams;
• Respecting and valuing the diversity of individuals bearing in mind the potential for differences in literacy level, language, and functional abilities
• Contributing to the AFN’s activities to collect, analyze and report on data, and participate in research;
• Maintaining competence, and where applicable, a professional license to practice;
• Supporting AFN’s student and volunteer placement programs, as approved;
• Promoting awareness of and participation in AFN activities;
• Contributing to AFN’s work through active participation in meetings and committees;
• Demonstrating a commitment to ongoing training and development, by bringing forward own training needs and take responsibility for seeking out relevant training opportunities and participating in workshops and seminars as required and approved;
• Sharing skills and knowledge learned at training and professional development sessions with colleagues

Minimum Requirements

• Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant certificate
• Ability to provide service efficiently and effectively
• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Superior problem-solving abilities
• Must be available to work flexible hours.
• Must have a valid Ontario driver’s license and maintain adequate insurance or must have ongoing access to a vehicle and driver for AFN’s business.

Other Considerations

In accordance with Section 16 Special Programs of the Canadian Human Rights Act, preference will be given to Aamjiwnaang Band Members with relevant education/experience (R.S.C 1985,c. H-6, s16 (1-3).

Preference may be given to First Nation candidates with relevant on reserve employment and/or those with knowledge and understanding of Aamjiwnaang and history and community.

If you are interested in this opportunity, kindly forward your resume and cover letter via mail, email, or fax to:

Aamjiwnaang First Nation

978 Tashmoo Avenue

Sarnia, ON

N7T 7H5

Attention: Ashley Fisher, Human Resources Officer

or

humanresource@aamjiwnaang.ca

or

519-336-0382 fax

For more information, check us out online at www.aamjiwnaang.ca