Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Support mobility training and ADL retraining as a Rehabilitation Assistant at St. Joseph’s Health System in Hamilton Downtown. Apply PTA and OTA skills across therapy services.
This regular part-time position serves Physiotherapy Services at Charlton Campus or Satellite Health Facility. The Rehabilitation Assistant supports registered therapists with mobility, transfers, treatment programs, and client education. Work involves interprofessional collaboration, clinical documentation, and care for defined populations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist transfer and mobility training following therapist recommendations
- Complete activities of daily living retraining
- Administer instructed modalities and treatment programs
- Monitor treatment responses and document effects
- Maintain therapy equipment, spaces, and inventory
Requirements:
- Accredited two-year Physiotherapy Assistant or Occupational Therapist Assistant diploma
- PTA/OTA certification recognized by Ontario professional colleges
- Three to six months of clinical experience
- CPR certificate and computer application familiarity
- Ability to lift, transfer, walk with, and porter patients
Bring PTA and OTA proficiency, critical thinking, and patient mobility skills to Rehabilitation Assistant work in Hamilton Downtown.