Part-time 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***

**_Interested applicants are asked to apply, in writing, complete with full resume, indicating their qualifications and _**

**_pertinent skills to: _**Human Resources

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance

**PLEASE REFERENCE POSITION POSTING NUMBER WITH YOUR APPLICATION