Ota/pta

**JOB** **POSTING - LISTOWEL SITE**

**POSITION POSTING # L23-104 (Repost)**

**POSITION: Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA)**

**UNIT: Health Disciplines**

**STATUS**:Part-Time**

**START DATE**:As soon as possible**

**SALARY RANGE: $26.74 - $28.36 per hour**

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As a member of the Health Care Team, the Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA) works under the direct supervision of the Occupational Therapists and the Physiotherapist, conducting therapeutic programs to facilitate meeting defined treatment goals and completes tasks necessary for the maintenance of a safe and efficient treatment environment.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- College Diploma -Physiotherapist Assistant Diploma AND College Diploma Occupational Therapist

Assistant, or
- College Diploma -Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant
- 6 months to 1 year previous related experience

**EFFORT**:

- High degree of Physical Effort
- Average Degree of mental effort and analysis

**POSITION-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS**:

- Knowledge of anatomy, therapeutic modalities, and exercise programs
- Teaching and assisting patients with activities of daily living, exercise programs, and gait training as prescribed by the therapists
- Carries out appropriate client transfers and demonstrates safe lifting techniques and proper body mechanics to patients and their caregivers as instructed by the therapists
- Performs cardiorespiratory treatments
- Assistance with splints and assistive devices, and teaching correct use of mobility aids
- Assist with management of wheelchairs and cushions
- Infection prevention and control and safety practices as evidenced by cleaning, disinfecting, maintenance, and safety checks of therapy equipment
- Demonstrates ongoing professional development
- Documents clearly, accurately and in a timely manner
- Compiles and maintains statistics
- Demonstrates knowledge about caring for frail seniors and patient centered care principles
- Acts as a preceptor for physiotherapy assistant students
- Lead, support or participate in key activities or action plans as identified on applicable Operational Plans
- Active member of applicable team/unit/department meetings and huddles

**HOURS OF WORK**:Monday
- Friday

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $26.74-$28.36 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person