Qualification

- Diploma or
Certificate in CCRT (Certificate Course in Rehabilitation Therapy) or BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)

- Experience working
with children with special needs will be preferred.


Job
Purpose

To
support physiotherapists in providing therapeutic services to children with
developmental delays and disabilities. The Assistant Therapist will assist in
therapy sessions, support rehabilitation activities, and help in improving the
functional abilities and independence of children with special needs.

Key
Responsibilities

- Assist
physiotherapists in conducting therapy sessions for children with special
needs.

- Support
implementation of individualized therapy plans designed by the
physiotherapist.

- Help children
perform therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and functional
activities.

- Prepare therapy
materials and maintain therapy equipment.

- Monitor children
during therapy sessions and ensure safety at all times.

- Maintain basic
therapy records, attendance, and progress notes as instructed.

- Support group
therapy sessions, early intervention activities, and rehabilitation
programs.

- Guide




parents/caregivers on straightforward home -based exercises as advised by the
physiotherapist.

- Assist in
screening, assessments, and therapy camps when required.

- Maintain
cleanliness and organization of the therapy unit.


Required
Competencies

- Basic knowledge of child
development and disability.

- Understanding of physiotherapy
exercises and rehabilitation techniques.

- Ability to work
with children with developmental delays, cerebral palsy, autism, and
other disabilities.

- Good communication
and interpersonal skills to interact with children and parents.

- Patience, empathy,
and a child -friendly approach.

- Ability to work in
a multidisciplinary team (therapists, special educators, social
workers).

- Basic documentation
and record -keeping skills.

- Commitment to
inclusive rehabilitation and child development.


Preferred
Skills

- Experience in early
intervention programs.

- Ability to
demonstrate therapy exercises and assistive techniques.

- Basic computer
skills for documentation and reporting.