Therapy Assistant - Kitchener, Canada - Grand River Hospital

Grand River Hospital
Grand River Hospital
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Kitchener, Canada

1 month ago

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POSITION VACANCY:
Therapy Assistant - KW & Freeport


POSITION:
Full -Time Therapy Assistant 2


HOURS OF WORK: 8 HR SHIFTS, DAYS AND WEEKENDS


Summary:


The OTA/PTA collaborates in an interdisciplinary team to carry out therapeutic individual and group exercise programs as assigned by a Physiotherapist /Occupational Therapist in an appropriate and safe manner.

Support activities include documentation, inventory completion, equipment cleaning, and other duties as assigned.

Currently this position provides support to the medicine program at KW Campus, but can be re-assigned depending on organizational needs.

Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for all patients, staff, and visitors.


Qualifications:


  • 2 year OTA/PTA Diploma required (500 hours of clinical placement) OR 1 year OTA/PTA Certificate required with a minimum of 7 years recent and related experience.
  • CPR Certification is required
  • High level of organizational and time management skills, and supervised clinical practice in a hospital setting.
  • Appropriate and effective written, oral, and nonverbal communication skills with patients, families and colleagues.
  • Solid understanding of the OTA/PTA scope of practice.
    APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.
Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices.

We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to:

racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).
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