Therapy Assistant/Rehabilitation Assistant

Job Description

Title: Therapy Assistant/Rehabilitation Assistant

Company Name: Centre for Disability in Development (CDD)

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 18 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar

Salary: Tk. 37500 (Monthly)

Experience:

Published: 2025-07-16

Application Deadline: 2025-07-21

Education:

• Diploma in Medical Technology

• Diploma in Medical Technology (Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy) from a reputed institution

• Age At least 18 years

• Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner with project stakeholders

• Good written & spoken communication in English and Bengali.

• Excellent in time management and ability to take on multi-tasks.

• Ability to work independently and in a team.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and high levels of cultural sensitivity is highly desirable.

• Team Working, planning and organizing

• Person with disability is encouraged to apply

• Creativity and ability to generate new ideas to improve rehabilitation services

• Knowledge of accessibility and reasonable accommodation

• Skill in capturing good practices and documentation

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct follow-up therapy sessions under the supervision of Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist.
• Monitor patient’s progress and report to the Therapist.
• Train the project participants on the Assistive Device uses and follow up.
• Follow up the Home Modifications & other accessibility features installation.
• Guide Community Mobilizers on home visit (home exercise) of project participants.
• Linkage the project participants in different mainstreaming activities.
• Develop caregiver capacity on home care & home exercise of the persons with disabilities.
• Documentation such as case files and other related information about service delivery.
• Maintain therapy equipment.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Adhere to CDD's Children and Adults at Risk Safeguarding policy, ensuring the safety and well-being of all project participants.
• Promote a safe and secure environment for all participants and stakeholders of the project.
• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and follow the designated reporting procedures.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform any other responsibility/ special duty delegated by the supervisor/line manager or CDD management.

Job Context

• Established in 1996, the Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a more inclusive society for persons with disabilities. CDD achieves this by building the technical capacities of development stakeholders and communities in inclusive practices, while simultaneously empowering persons with disabilities through leadership development, rehabilitation, and other vital support.
• CDD, a renowned leader in disability-inclusive development, is supported by international and national partners, offering an inclusive and respectful work environment.
• CDD's Executive Director received the Ramon Magsaysay Award (Asia's Nobel Prize) in 2010, and in 2018, CDD was recognized by the Bangladesh Government as a leading disability and development organization.
• Since 2017, CDD has been implementing the Inclusive Rohingya Response Program with the support of different funding partners at Cox’s Bazar.
• CDD is accepting applications for the position of ‘Therapy Assistant / Reabilitation Assistant’ under the Rohingya Response Program in Cox's Bazar.

• T/A,Mobile bill,Weekly 2 holidays

• Prorata basis Festival Bonus. Limited Life and Health Insurance.