Occupational Therapy Assistant (filled)

Location

Courtenay, BC | Canada

Job description

Posted March 31, 2023

Wage is per HSA Community Sector, Grid 28 (commensurate with education and experience)
Status: Regular part-time (27hours/week;.72FTE)
Program: Early Intervention Therapy (EIT)

Start date: ASAP
Closing date: open until filled

Required Qualifications and Skills:

The successful applicant will work under the direct supervision of the Therapy Program Manager primarily providing intervention based on occupational therapy objectives that are based on family priorities set by the occupational therapist working with the family. This position will also require scheduling and managing initial consultations for the speech and language pathologists and occupational therapists.

This position requires one of the following; a Rehabilitation/Therapy Assistant diploma, an Early Childhood Educator diploma, an equivalent education with two years’ experience working with young children with diverse abilities and/or experience working with early intervention therapies. Knowledge of child development, the ability to organize and prioritize and the ability to observe and monitor changes in clients are requirements of the position, as is the physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Computer familiarity and ease with data-entry are also requirements.

Additional requirments:

• A criminal record check will be required
• This position requires the employee to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for the COVID 19 virus and the employer reserves the right to request proof of additional vaccines for infectious or communicable diseases for which there are protective immunizations available (Reference: 22.5 Health Services and Support Professional Subsector Assn./ Health Services and Support Community Subsector Assn.)

Responsibilities:

• Willingness to participate in agency community engagement activities such as the annual Telethon fundraiser and community engagement
• Availability to work outside of standard office hours
• Vehicle that meets ICBC annual inspection standards, and valid Driver’s License

Notice: Employees of the CVCDA are required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID19 and will be required to obtain boosters as necessary and set out by agency policy.

All applications will be held in confidence, given serious consideration, and acknowledged via an email receipt.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter following these instructions:

1. A resume that summarizes your relevant professional, academic and volunteer experiences.
2. A cover letter that shares your professional interests and passions, and why this opportunity is of particular interest and a potential good fit for you.

Email your resume and references in PDF format (cover letter and resume combined in one document, with your name as the document name) to: Cindy Xavier, Executive Director, Comox Valley Child Development Association, [email protected] and HR Administrator, Michelle Erikson, [email protected]

Please email [email protected] with questions pertaining to this opportunity.

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