KidsAbility
is an established pediatric therapy practice located in Grand Cayman, Cayman
Islands that provides quality Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Therapy
services primarily to children between 0-16 years of age. Our occupational therapists
provide standardized assessments, consultations, and treatment for children
with a range of disabilities, in collaboration with families and community
partners in a variety of settings including home, clinic and schools.
Qualifications and
Experience
§ Graduate of a Bachelors or Masters
level Occupational Therapy program.
§ Active license to practice
under the College of Occupational Therapists of their province, state or
country.
§ Minimum two (2) years
clinical pediatric experience preferred. Experience and training in Sensory
Integration therapy, SOS feeding therapy, working with children in the areas of
Autism, motor development, Sensory Processing Disorder and Learning
Disabilities preferred.
§ Must register with the
Health Practice Commission of the Cayman Islands.
§ Physical ability to carry
out the duties of the program; including heavy lifting and bending.
§ Valid driver’s license and
own vehicle.
§ Criminal records check.
Key Responsibilities
§ Work with clients and their
families to set OT goals which are occupation focused and are targeted,
measurable outcomes.
§ Provide direct service,
consultation, mediation and education to client, family and community providers
with a focus on maximizing a child's function in the areas of self-care;
productivity (school and play skills) and leisure (community participation).
§ Utilize research to
establish and support evidence-based practice.
§ Provision of in-school
consultations to parents and/or teachers as and when needed.
§ Program Development.
§ Ability to facilitate group
sessions
§ Manage a caseload of
approximately 25-30 direct therapy sessions (55 minute sessions) per week.
Preferences
We are looking
for candidates who:
- § Have
strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- §
Must
work effectively and professionally in a small team environment.
- §
Collaborate
cohesively in a multidisciplinary team.
- §
Work
independently.
- §
Demonstrate
superior organization, time management and planning skills.
- §
Want
to be involved in professional development.
- §
Show
commitment to innovation in teaching and learning.
- §
Show
commitment to evidence based practice and measurable goals.
- §
Must
be very comfortable presenting workshops and presentations.
Start Date
§ February
1, 2017
Hours
§ 8:00-5:00pm Tuesday-
Saturday schedule
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Salary
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55,000.00-
70,000.00 KYD per year
(Equivalent
to approximately $88,000.00 CAD – $112,000.00 CAD)
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Interested applicants, please email your application and CV to
info@kidsability.ky. We thank all applicants, however, only those shortlisted
for interviews will be contacted.
KidsAbility Ltd.
4 Smith Road Centre
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
KY1-1112
Please visit our website or facebook page to learn more about
our great clinic!
