Therapy Assistant

Within a family-centered approach to working with families, the Inspire Centre provides rehabilitation and related support services for children and youth living in the Districts of Cochrane and Temiskaming and the James Bay area .

The Therapy Assistant assists in the provision of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech- language therapy services and supports, as required, therapeutic recreation and social work services at Inspire Centre. The Therapy Assistant provides direct intervention, implements assigned therapy interventions and supports group activities as developed by assigned therapists.

The Therapy Assistant is part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, a Social Worker/Child Family Clinician, Recreational Therapists.

Requirements:

• Post-secondary diploma in OTA/PTA/CDA-asset
• 3 years experience working with children with special needs and a related post
• Secondary diploma in child development will be considered
• Pediatric experience – asset
• Valid Ontario driver’s license – essential
• Bilingualism (written and verbal) – essential
• Clear Vulnerable Persons Screening

Other:

• Excellent compensation package
• Travel within the Districts of Cochrane, Temiskaming and the James Bay catchment area

Application:

Submit the form on this page and attach your resume. For more information, please contact hr@inspirecentre.ca. Positions are open until filled.

Inspire Centre follows the principles of dignity, independence, integration and equal opportunity. If you have accessibility or other requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.