Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant

5 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Baycrest Full time
Job Summary

The Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant will provide clinical care to hospital clients, working in Health Disciplines. This role will provide treatment services primarily to the Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation High-Tolerance unit and may be re-assigned to other areas as clinical operational needs require.

Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out Ambulation & Transfer training, Activities of Daily Living ('ADL') and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living ('IADL') for clients
  • Provide Upper Extremity program/Lower Extremity program, Range of Motion / stretching program, mobility training, transfer training, cognitive training, functional treatment, exercise classes, group treatment and educational treatment for clients and/or caregivers
  • Provide indirect care like sewing modification, adaptive clothing, positioning devices, environmental modification (e.g. rearranging furniture), wheelchair/walker modification, inventory check/maintaining equipment
  • Assist clients in purchasing equipment
  • Participate in supervision of OTA/PTA students and volunteers
Qualifications
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA/PTA) diploma from an accredited College program; or Physiotherapy Assistant or Occupational Therapist Assistant program with the corresponding bridging program
  • Recent and related experience, preferably in a dual role (within the last six (6) months) or a 30-hour refresher course completed no later than December 31, 2015
  • Recent related rehabilitation experience with older adult populations with various conditions (orthopaedic, neurological, musculoskeletal, mental health, etc.) preferred
  • Knowledge of Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy areas of practice including activities of daily of living, assistive devices, home safety and energy conservation, transfers and ambulation
  • Knowledge of and skill in providing a range of interventions geared to improving and maintaining function through the use of groups or one-on-one basis
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills
  • Basic computer skills – Meditech, MDS, SERS, Microsoft Word and Excel, NRS/FIM preferred
Additional Benefits
  • Vacation Entitlement
  • Opportunity to enroll in Extended Health and Dental Benefit Plan
  • Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at or, ext. 2961.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen.



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