Therapy Assistant

3 weeks ago


Kitchener, Canada Grand River Hospital Full time

**Union**:UNIFOR Service

**Location**:Freeport Campus

**Work Type**:Temporary

**Contract End Date**:August 29, 2024

**Shift**:UNIFOR PT

**Job Summary:
The OTA/PTA collaborates in an interdisciplinary team to carry out therapeutic individual and group exercise programs as assigned by a Physiotherapist /Occupational Therapist in an appropriate and safe manner. Support activities include documentation, inventory completion, equipment cleaning, and other duties as assigned. Currently this position provides prescheduled, and coverage shifts at the KW and Freeport Campuses, but can be re-assigned depending on organizational needs. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for all patients, staff, and visitors.

**Qualifications**:

- 2 year OTA/PTA Diploma required (500 hours of clinical placement) **OR **1 year OTA/PTA Certificate required with a minimum of 7 years recent and related experience.
- CPR Certification is required
- High level of organizational and time management skills, and supervised clinical practice in a hospital setting.
- Appropriate and effective written, oral, and non-verbal communication skills with patients, families and colleagues.
- Solid understanding of the OTA/PTA scope of practice.**APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.**

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).



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