Ot/pt Assistant

**CUPE**
- Job Title:_ Ot/Pt Assistant
- Status:_ Casual Part Time
- Department:_ ARC Physiotherapy
- Program:_ Healthy Aging

4 and 8 Hour Shifts; Days, Evenings and Weekends Schedule (Subject to Change)
- Location:_ Lakeridge Health Bowmanville and Oshawa
- Wage Schedule:_ $32.280 - $34.080 per hour
- Posting Reference:_ 2400001177

This position is open to all qualified CUPE staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing April 23, 2024 and closing at 11:59 pm on April 30, 2024.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Providing and monitoring various functional restoration and exercise programs under prescription of the Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist with appropriate use of related equipment; providing timely feedback to supervising therapists regarding patient status and response to treatment; assisting in the maintenance of the department including physical environment, equipment and inventory of supplies; setting up class for activities; assisting with ADL treatment and wheelchair maintenance/set-up; assisting the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist to increase level of mobility function; and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Graduate of an Occupational/Physiotherapy Assistant Program of an accredited College or an equivalent combination of education and experience as a Rehabilitation Assistant;
- Inpatient Acute Care expereience;
- Current CPR certification;
- Able to maintain statistical data and general department maintenance duties;
- Able to lift, turn, transfer patients manually and with mechanical aids;
- Effective verbal and written communication skills;
- Proven interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills;
- Proven team player in a multidisciplinary team;
- Experience working with therapeutic modalities in a hospital physiotherapy department is an asset;
- Must have a satisfactory performance record;
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
- Demonstrated understanding of an commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area;
- Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.