Caregiver - Therapy

Job Description

• 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