Occupational Therapy Assistant

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada The Ottawa Hospital Full time

Position Information:

This position is for the TRC Occupational Therapy Workshop.

Rotation/Shifts:

Days, 8 hour shifts.
For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.

Basic Requirements:

  • Formal training with a 2year Community College Diploma from a recognized College as a Physiotherapist Assistant (PTA) AND Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) or equivalent;
  • Thorough knowledge of wheelchair seating/positioning features and assembly, mobility aid adjustment, mechanical lift and other therapeutic modalities/equipment, selfhelp devices, safe use of workshop equipment;
  • Health and physical condition consistent with lifting, bending, transferring patients and long periods of standing, walking, stair climbing, exposure of hands to hot and cold temperatures;
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to motivate others;
  • Time management skills, ability to prioritize multiple requests in appropriate manner without constant direct supervision;
  • Ability to work and interact effectively in a collaborative, interprofessional team setting;
  • Initiative, enthusiasm;
  • Attention to detail and demonstrated thoroughness to completing tasks/activities;
  • Problem solving abilities and sound judgment;
  • Commitment to selfdirected learning;
  • Adaptable to change according to volume/timing of work;
  • Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training;
  • Recent experience with working with cognitively impaired patient;
  • Ability to use a sewing machine standard and industrial;
  • Previous experience working in the Occupational Therapy workshop;
  • Knowledge and experience with programming power wheelchairs;
  • Knowledge and experience with complex wheelchair seating and positioning;
  • Knowledge and experience with woodworking and tools;
  • Proficiency in English and French oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.


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