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JP-Therapy Assistant

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Posted Aug 25, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 35 hours per week

Job summary

The Therapy Assistant carries out delegated patient treatments as prescribed by occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and speech-language pathologists. They also prepare and conduct therapy sessions while maintaining client confidentiality and documenting progress.

Job details

RESPONSIBILITIES * The Therapy Assistant carries out delegated patient treatment as prescribed by the Occupational Therapists (OT), Physiotherapists (PT), Speech Language Pathologists (SLP), and audiologist and assists the therapists in patient-related activities. * Demonstrates the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interprofessional team. * Prepare and conduct therapy sessions for clients as designated by the OT, PT, SLP. * Ability to travel to remote Northern communities regularly to implement therapy plans as directed. * Passionate about working with families/children with developmental disabilities. * Performs other job-related duties as assigned. ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES * Maintains confidentiality * Respect and safeguard client rights * Respect the client’s autonomy and right to be treated with respect, dignity, and worth * Safeguard the client’s well-being, and cause no harm to clients * Ensures that clients have opportunities to express concerns * Suggests feedback on ways to improve services QUALIFICATIONS * Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physical, cognitive, and language disabilities and how they impact task performance in children’s everyday lives * Experience working with First Nations communities is an asset. * Knowledge of culturally safe practice and truth and reconciliation are an asset. * Knowledge of Jordan’s Principle is an asset. * Experience working with people with autism or pursuing related degree preferred * Graduate of a college or university program that covers topics such as language acquisition, kinesiology, life sciences, and/or psychology * Ability to use Microsoft Word * Ability to use electronic medical records software to chart on clients, and record documents. * Experience preferred, but not required. Will train the right candidate. * Has a working knowledge of disabilities such as learning disabilities, significant cognitive disabilities, autism, and motor disorders and how they may impact communication skills. * Ability to document student progress and responses effectively to enable the supervising SLP, PT, OT to modify therapy goals, as needed. * Ability to adapt to rapid change and intervene promptly in crisis/emergency situations. Location: Community based; North Spirit lake, Poplar Hill MUST LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a college or university program covering topics such as language acquisition, kinesiology, or psychology. Experience working with First Nations communities and knowledge of developmental disabilities are considered assets.