Caregiver - Therapy

Under the supervision and guidance of Therapists, engages or assists with patients where appropriate. This may include e.g.: reading, playing, conducting therapy sessions etc. Patients should never be seen alone by the Therapy Caregiver at any time.
- Supports the therapy staff by running errands where appropriate, which includes purchasing of stationary and group related items.
- Responsible for assisting with stocks and inventory (splinting supplies, consumables, etc).
- Assists therapists on external trips when required; including home access visits with the Occupational Therapist
- Participates in social activities which are patient related under the direction of a therapist.
- Assisting with the setup of therapy sessions as directed by the therapist. This will include arranging times, cancellations as well as the necessary equipment.
- Assisting with conducting groups - setup and planning should be done in conjunction with the therapist who will direct the therapy caregiver’s responsibilities.
- Administrative tasks - scanning and filing evaluations of therapists as well as keeping a database of due dates for upcoming re-evaluations.
- Responsible for checking and completing the following checklists: First Aid Kit; Environmental Control Checklist; Equipment Maintenance Checklist, etc.
- Therapy records and reports folder updates - To be responsible for ensuring that the therapy records folder/tracker is up to date with all evaluations.
- Other administrative duties as requested by Therapists: this may include photocopying, scanning and submission of reports to Medical Records department.
- Assist with planning and organizing therapy related or other events eg: open day training sessions, etc.
- Ensure that therapy areas are kept neat and orderly. Take charge for ensuring that areas are cleaned and the checklists completed by the cleaning staff
- Under the supervision and guidance of Therapists, engages or assists with patients where appropriate. This may include e.g.: reading, playing, conducting therapy sessions etc. Patients should never be seen alone by the Therapy Caregiver at any time.
- Supports the therapy staff by running errands where appropriate, which includes purchasing of stationary and group related items.
- Responsible for assisting with stocks and inventory (splinting supplies, consumables, etc).
- Assists therapists on external trips when required; including home access visits with the Occupational Therapist
- Participates in social activities which are patient related under the direction of a therapist.
- Assisting with the setup of therapy sessions as directed by the therapist. This will include arranging times, cancellations as well as the necessary equipment.
- Assisting with conducting groups - setup and planning should be done in conjunction with the therapist who will direct the therapy caregiver’s responsibilities.
- Administrative tasks - scanning and filing evaluations of therapists as well as keeping a database of due dates for upcoming re-evaluations.
- Responsible for checking and completing the following checklists: First Aid Kit; Environmental Control Checklist; Equipment Maintenance Checklist, etc.
- Therapy records and reports folder updates - To be responsible for ensuring that the therapy records folder/tracker is up to date with all evaluations.
- Other administrative duties as requested by Therapists: this may include photocopying, scanning and submission of reports to Medical Records department.
- Assist with planning and organizing therapy related or other events eg: open day training sessions, etc.
- Ensure that therapy areas are kept neat and orderly. Take charge for ensuring that areas are cleaned and the checklists completed by the cleaning staff