Pta/ota

**About Saint Elizabeth**

Saint Elizabeth is an award-winning not-for-profit and charitable organization, known for its track record of social innovation, applied research and breakthrough clinical practices in home and community care. Our team of 7,000 nurses, rehab therapists, and personal support workers deliver more than five million health care visits annually.

Our Foundation is dedicated to raising funds for the advancement of knowledge and charitable initiatives in home and community care.

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As a key member of the Saint Elizabeth clinical team the PTA/OTA will work with clients to optimize their health and wellness. The suitable PTA/OTA will be able to work well independently and in a team, they will be customer service focused, and have great people skills. We are currently seeking an PTA/OTA to work with clients in their homes.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist the supervising physiotherapist in performing various components of the treatment plans for clients in the rehab center
- Deliver dynamic, safe and therapeutically beneficial treatment plans
- Set up and prepare equipment and clean up after client treatments
- Ensure that the therapy gym and treatment areas are safe and tidy
- Maintain regular ongoing communication with the physiotherapist regarding any changes or concerns about a resident’s status or treatment interventions
- Document client treatment activities as per direction of the physiotherapist

**Requirements**:

- Completed or in the process of completing a PTA/OTA Diploma.
- Knowledge of various clinical populations and treatment modalities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic fast paced environment.
- Ability to perform repetitive bending, reaching, pushing, lifting and transferring using proper/safe body mechanics.
- Availability to work flexible hours
- Vulnerable sector check (current)

SE Health is monitoring the global COVID-19 pandemic closely and following all public health directives, including recommendations from the World Health Organization, Government of Canada, and federal and provincial health authorities. Our top priority is the health and safety of our clients, their families and our staff.

Please note that due to the unprecedented circumstance of the Global Pandemic and the resultant public health crisis; and in the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health,** **SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19**. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose.