OT (occupational therapist)
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Occupational and Physical Therapy Assistant
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August 24, 2024
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School District #22 (Vernon)
Job details
Occupational and Physical Therapy Assistant <p>Permanent Exempt <p>(September 1 to June 30 annually School Days Only, 30 Hours/Week) <p>Located on the ancestral, unceded territory of the syilx nation, in the heart of the beautiful North Okanagan, School District No. 22 (Vernon) provides quality educational programs and a safe learning environment for the over 9,200 diverse students within its 19 schools. 600 teachers, 420 support staff and 60 management staff work together towards the success of our students.<p>We have an opening for the Occupational and Physical Therapy Assistant (OPTA) exempt permanent position, 30 hours per week on school days from September 1 to June 30. The successful candidate will have a diploma in Occupational and/or Physical Therapy Assistant and/or a related field, knowledge of inclusion principles and practices, and hold a valid Class 5 BC drivers license. The successful candidate is expected to work when school is in session.<p>You are friendly and outgoing, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, have good physical strength, dexterity and endurance to perform all duties that may include transferring and positioning students requiring support.<p>The OPTA will provide therapy services to students as directed by an individualized student program. The OPTA supports high quality programming that includes the development of self-regulation, gross and fine motor skills, and sensory processing, and supports activities of daily living including self-care.<p>The Reward: <p>The successful candidate will receive: A wage of $36.05 per hour<p> A phenomenal health and dental benefits package<p> A generous pension plan<p> The opportunity to help shape the education, wellbeing, and future success of the children in our regionFor the current job description and to learn more about other SD No.22 job opportunities, please visit the SD22 Website<p>To apply, please visit the Make a Future website and submit your resume, cover letter and any corresponding information electronically to Job Code 3903141 Occupational and Physical Therapy Assistant . <p>Applications will be accepted until Friday, September 6, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. PST.<p>We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<p>Although we will consider all applicants, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-declare Indigenous ancestry.
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LocationVernon, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentPart time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
ApplyToEducation
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Advertised until
2024-10-23
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