Occupational Therapy/physiotherapy Assistant

**Who We Are**:
CarePartners is one of Ontario’s largest, most reputable and well-established accredited home health care providers, providing nursing, personal support, home support, palliative, therapy and rehabilitation support services for patients of all ages across urban and rural Ontario. We visit approximately 80,000 patients each year in homes, schools, clinics, workplaces and retirement homes, spread across 14 branches and 21 nursing clinics.

We continuously innovate to meet patient needs with specialized (award-winning) care programs and technology, including virtual care and AI.

**Overview**:
If you are looking for flexible scheduling, look no more. CarePartners can provide you with more time for a better work-life balance

We are looking for Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) and Physiotherapy Assistants (PTs) to provide one on one care in the community/home setting as part of our interdisciplinary care team.

This is a Full-Time/Part Time role and hours will be varied.

**What We Offer**:
Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits
Employment perks such as Employee Assistance Program, Perkopolis, Rewards Points
Flexible scheduling supporting employee work life balance
Inspiring leadership and opportunities for professional growth
Supportive & dedicated Safety Health & Wellness team & Pandemic Response team
Interprofessional collaboration with our Professional Practice Research & Education Team

**What The Role Involves**:
Professional treatment of patients in the community and in their homes
Delivers therapy within the Care Plan with respect to Community Health Services, independently or in cooperation with the Home and Community Care Support Services (HCCSS)
Assists with gross motor, fine motor and balance activities
Works with the patient on appropriate time-specific, measurable goals and outcomes in collaboration with the care team
Provides client/family education and support to address physical, functional and self-care needs as assigned
Works independently and as an integral member of an interdisciplinary care team
Monitors and report changes in health status to the supervising Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist
Performs other duties as required

**What You Bring**:
An Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA/PTA) diploma from an accredited Ontario college program
Current First Aid Certificate and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
Demonstrated understanding and practice of rehabilitation principles and techniques
Sound critical thinking skills, good judgement and problem-solving skills
Ability to participate and follow treatment programs and care plans
Experience working one-on-one as a therapeutic support with clients
Ability to foster independence of the client in the home and in the community
A valid driver’s license and vehicle
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
To protect our patients, we require current vulnerable sector check screening, and a clear background check

**CarePartners In Your Community**:
In 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.

**Accessibility**: