Therapy Assistant; Communicative Disorders Assistant

We are currently recruiting to fill a regular, full-time (37.5 hours per week) Therapy Assistant position in the Early Childhood, School Age and Adolescent Program (ECSAAP). The designated office for this position will be London. Travel and service delivery within Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford counties is required. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

• Provide services within ECSAAP (including speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and therapeutic recreation);
• Client-related activities requiring supervision will be provided under the supervision of a Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Recreation Therapist as per their respective college or provincial guidelines;
• Assist with direct/indirect client intervention (individual and group) across ECSAAP services;
• Assist with a variety of client/family programs at TVCC and in the community with community partners;
• Coordinating and supporting educational group activities for clients and families;
• Gathering information, developing resources and obtaining supplies for variety of activities;
• Supporting clients in personal care as needed.

• Graduate from a recognized Communicative Disorder Assistant program;
• Working knowledge of child language development and play;
• Experienced with individuals who are non-speaking and/or have physical disabilities;
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft 365 suite and videoconferencing software (e.g., Teams);
• Valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are required;
• Current CPR and First Aid certification;
• Ability to provide services in French would be considered an asset.

Salary Range: $28.35 - $30.65/hour