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Physical Development Consultant

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Job Order #: 5396106

NOC: 4212
Employer Name:
Hope's Home Incorporated
Wage/Salary Info:
$21.08
Posted Date:
07-Nov-2014
Location:
PRINCE ALBERT
 
# of Positions:
1
Employment Terms:
Full Time
Length of Employment:
Temporary- 1 year
Education:
University Bachelor's Degree
Experience:
1-2 Years
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Employer Name:
Hope's Home Incorporated
Contact Name:
Jena
Contact Fax:
306.922.2024
Contact Email:
jbaldrey@hopeshome.org
Employer Website:
hopeshome.org


Description

The PD Consultant cares for medically fragile children with diverse physical/mental needs.  This role also provides individual/specialized physical therapy programming to meet the needs of these children.

The PD Consultant shall:
- Perform physical therapies, develop/implement programming, maintain accurate records pertaining to development of children
- Attend to adapted equipment needs (i.e. walker, standing frame, etc.); report concerns to supporting professionals
- Attend childrens appointments at rehabilitation centers
- Assist Developmental Workers (DWs) using assessments/ anecdotal records to document milestones, set goals, and create action plans for future development
- Develop and participate in Enhanced Accessibility grant meetings
- Work with childrens support teams to develop Personal Program Plans (PPP) and program activities to help meet personal development goals
- Assist Director of Education in maintaining full capacity on EA grant spaces
- Communicate with supporting professionals; maintain up-to-date records on therapy programming
- Evaluate needs for supplies and equipment
- Maintain current communications with outside agencies regarding development goals and care plans
- Attend to personal care duties as required (bathroom needs, hygiene, feeding, etc.)
- Provide assistance while promoting appropriate and positive behaviour, independence and self-confidence
- Attend therapy meetings
- Perform physical therapy programs

Qualifications
a)Degree in Kinesiology majoring in Adaptive Physical Activity (preferred)
b)Physical Therapy Assistant Course (minimum requirement)

Skills & Abilities:
-Demonstration of strong interpersonal skills
-Strong written/verbal communication skills; excellent organizational skills
-Sense of professionalism, leadership, and appreciation of diversity
-Ability to work as a team player; accountability in independent decision making

 

Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills
 - Reading text
 - Document use
 - Writing
 - Oral communication
 - Working with others
 - Problem solving
 - Decision making
 - Critical thinking
 - Job task planning and organizing
 - Finding information
 - Computer use
 - Continuous learning
 - Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
 - Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
 - First Aid Certificate
 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
Additional Skills
 - Administrative and office activities
 - Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
 - Research techniques
 - Sign language
Specific Skills
 - Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
 - Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
 - Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
 - Conduct follow-up assessments
 - Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
 - Provide personal services support to persons with special needs
 - Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
Work Setting
 - Children's services facility
Ability to Supervise
 - 16-20 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
 - Fast-paced environment
 - Work under pressure
 - Physically demanding
Security and Safety
 - Criminal record check (abstract)
 - Child abuse registry check
Target Groups or Clients
 - Children
 - Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing
 - Persons who are blind/visually impaired
 - Persons with intellectual disabilities
 - Persons with physical disabilities
 - Persons with mental health disabilities
 - Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
 - Persons with learning disabilities

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