Therapy Assistant

**Job Description**:
Therapy Assistant

**Qualifications**:
Recognized diploma in Therapy Assistant (OT and/or PT)

Technical Competencies

Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Experience

One year experience preferably in a long term care setting.

Experience in assessing therapeutic needs, development, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic programs.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, the OT Assistant will oversee the therapy programs and OT Aides. The Assistant will maintain department statistics, records and document on resident charts as assigned. The Assistant will assist the therapist as directed with AADL orders, equipment trials, and resident treatments.

See job routine for more detailed description.

Key Accountabilities

Examples

Resident programming
- Individual programs
- Group programs
- Planning
- Implementation
- Evaluation
- Documentation

Public Relations
- Communication with families, residents, stakeholders

Customer Service
- Facilitate resident, family and volunteer interaction
- Resident advocacy

Quality Improvement
- Obtain feedback from customer and implement improvement strategies
- Recommend program ideas, improvements, changes.

Occupational Health and Safety Accountabilities
- Carry out all assigned duties in compliance with the applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation and Company policy
- Follow safe work practices as directed by supervisor and as required by the applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation
- Participate in all required occupational health and Safety training
- Use appropriate equipment and wear personal protective equipment or clothing as required by Extendicare
- Report any known or identified health and safety hazards or violations to their supervisor.

MDS Accountabilities

Assist in tracking therapy time

Privacy Accountabilities

Respects and preserves the privacy, confidentiality and security of health care and employee information at all times. Violation of this statement include, but are not limited to:

- Accessing confidential information that is not within the scope of the individuals duties
- Misusing, disclosing without proper authorization, or altering confidential information
- Disclosing to another person the unique username or password for accessing electronic confidential health care information
- Using another person’s username or password to access information
- Discussing confidential information in a public area
- Leaving confidential health care or employee information in public areas
- Disposing of confidential information inappropriately

Resident/ Family Safety Accountabilities
- In the interest of the safety of residents and family members, employees while on duty are accountable to carry out all duties assigned within the scope of their job in compliance with applicable legislation, standards and company policy.
- Refrain from any conduct that puts residents and family members at risk

Time Type:
Full time
- When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
- If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.