Ota/pta

Exceptional Care-Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community

Why Choose BCHS?

Tuition Reimbursement (Centralized Education Fund)
Casual, Part time and Full time positions (4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
HOOPP Pension Plan
Predictable work locations
Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
Support 24/7- you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary

Effective September 7th, 2021 all applicants must provide proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 (in the form of watermark receipts from the provincial portal) or provide written proof of a medical or religious reason for not being fully vaccinated as per the provincial direction as set out by the CMOH Directive 6.

Reporting to the Manager, Therapy Services you will be responsible for assisting patients with therapeutic procedures, treatments and activities under the direction and general supervision of the responsible Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist. In addition, you will be responsible for maintaining an inventory of minor equipment and supplies in the department and for the cleaning of equipment including the tidying of the department.

Mandatory Qualifications

Minimum 2 years current OT/PT Assistant experience in a hospital setting.
Graduate of an Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist Assistant program from a recognized community college.
Current BCLS
Neurodevelopmental Training (NDT) preferred

Mandatory Competencies

Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability in working with a variety of patient populations within a hospital setting
Demonstrated principles of safe patient handling
Accuracy and confidentiality and self-motivated
Excellent attendance record

**Primary responsibilities also include**:
Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, BCHS provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities upon request.