Therapy Assistant

🔍 Calgary Zone, Calgary, Alberta Children's Hospital

📁: Occupational Therapy/Physio

📅   : ALB00250818 Requisition #

📅   : Dec 14, 2021 Post Date

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Classification: Therapy Assistant LC

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Department: (ACH) SPEECH/LANG PATHOLOGY

Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 21-DEC-2021

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 03-JAN-2022

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $24.08

Maximum Salary: $30.18

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

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

Additional Required Qualifications:

2 years experience working with pediatric and/or adult clients with complex medical conditions. 2 years experience working in a rehabilitation context. 2 year experience working with assistive technologies. Strong communication skills and the ability to adjust communication to suit recipients. Comfort with virtual communication modalities (videoconferencing, internet and email).

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to work independently. Experience with program development to meet service and client needs. Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Comfort with innovative service delivery and an ability to problem solve creatively. Advanced knowledge of technology, computers, and environmental aids to daily living. Demonstrated understanding of Patient & Family Centered Care. Commitment to continual learning.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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