Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant

Who We AreCarePartners is one of Ontario’s largest accredited home health care providers, providing nursing, personal support, therapy and rehabilitation support services for patients of all ages. We care for approximately 72,000 patients each year in homes, schools, clinics, workplaces and retirement homes, through our 24 locations and 24 nursing clinics. CarePartners is proud of its commitment to quality, relentlessly seeking to improve the patient and caregiver experience, promoting a healthy and resilient workplace culture, and contributing to a sustainable healthcare system in Ontario.OverviewIf you are looking for flexible scheduling, look no more. CarePartners can provide you with more time for a better work-life balanceWe are looking for Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) and Physiotherapy Assistants (PTAs) to provide one on one care in the community/home setting as part of our interdisciplinary care team.This is a Full-Time role and hours will be varied.This position covers the Wellington North area.What We OfferCompetitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefitsEmployment perks such as Employee Assistance Program, Perkopolis, Rewards PointsFlexible scheduling supporting employee work life balanceInspiring leadership and opportunities for professional growthSupportive & dedicated Safety Health & Wellness team & Pandemic Response teamInterprofessional collaboration with our Professional Practice Research & Education TeamWhat The Role InvolvesProfessional treatment of patients in the community and in their homesDelivers therapy within the Care Plan with respect to Community Health Services, independently or in cooperation with the Ontario Health atHomeAssists with gross motor, fine motor and balance activitiesWorks with the patient on appropriate time-specific, measurable goals and outcomes in collaboration with the care teamProvides client/family education and support to address physical, functional and self-care needs as assignedWorks independently and as an integral member of an interdisciplinary care teamMonitors and report changes in health status to the supervising Occupational Therapist/PhysiotherapistPerforms other duties as requiredWhat You BringAn Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA/PTA) diploma from an accredited Ontario college programCurrent First Aid Certificate and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CertificateDemonstrated understanding and practice of rehabilitation principles and techniquesSound critical thinking skills, good judgement and problem-solving skillsAbility to participate and follow treatment programs and care plansExperience working one-on-one as a therapeutic support with clientsAbility to foster independence of the client in the home and in the communityProven computer skills, including email, MS Word and Outlook, work scheduling systemsA valid driver’s license and vehicleExcellent English verbal and written communication skillsTo protect our patients, we require current vulnerable sector check screening, and a clear background checkCarePartners In Your CommunityIn addition to providing home-based health care, CarePartners also serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in retirement homes and shared care settings. Through our Community Nursing Services outreach program, we’ve been organizing staff-led medical care and clinics in countries with poor access to health care since 2009.AccessibilityCarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities. Candidates can request accommodations at any time in the hiring process.Artificial IntelligenceCarePartners uses iCIMs as part of our recruitment and hiring process. While we incorporate select Artificial Intelligence (AI) features to enhance process efficiency, we remain committed to human-led decision making. All AI-generated outputs are subject to human review to ensure accuracy and fairness.This job posting is available due to an existing vacancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr