Occupational Therapy Assistant

6 months ago

Brampton, Canada William Osler Health System Full time

**Company Description**
One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today

This position will report to and work with the Clinical Services Manager, Geriatric Mental Health and Intensive Mental Health.

Accountabilities:

- Carry out assigned tasks under the direction of the occupational therapists and provide a variety of patient support services
- Work proactively in accordance with the principles of social inclusion, promoting independence and mental health and addiction recovery
- Treat patients by using therapeutic and self-care activities designed to improve function under the direction of the occupational therapists
- Monitor and lead assigned patient's activities in group or individualized settings and document progress in appropriate records
- Work with the patients/families and team to actively help rehabilitate each patient to achieve his/her maximum functional level through planned therapeutic programs
- Participate in patient care team meetings, discipline-specific meetings, special projects as assigned, and supervision of students
- Administrative tasks, stocking supplies, equipment inventory and cleaning/maintenance and other tasks as assigned

**Qualifications**
- Two year Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist Assistant certification from a recognized Canadian community college (required to have dual training as an occupational therapy assistant/physiotherapy assistant)
- Two years recent clinical experience in working in or along side occupational therapy service and/or experience working in a mental health and addiction setting
- Ability to use a variety of methods to teach occupational skills to clients required
- Ability to motivate client group and work under pressure
- Understanding of team dynamics and ability to work as part of a team
- Awareness of the range of mental health and addiction issues and associated needs
- Ability to speak, read and write the English language
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with excellent time management and organizational skills required
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize responsibilities and complete assigned tasks with mínimal supervision
- Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills required
- Physical ability to do job duties as assigned; demonstrated knowledge of body mechanics to prevent musculoskeletal injuries
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
- Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
- Proven attendance and work record
- May be required to travel between and work at all Osler sites

**Additional Information**

**Salary**:
Minimum: $31.53 per hour
Maximum: $34.11 per hour

Applications are still open for external applicants

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