OT/PT Assistant - Hamilton, Canada - Hamilton Health Sciences

Description

Unit Summary

St. Peter's RestorativeCare serves the rehabilitation needs of adults with a multiple medical and/orfunctionally complex condition(s) which may include stroke or orthopaedicconditions such as arthritis or fracture, or deconditioning. The patient has clearlydefined goals that can realistically be attained within an average 45-60 daylength of stay, and is expected to benefit from interventions provided by aninterprofessional team which are directed toward discharge home by helpingpatients reach their maximum level of functioning, independence and comfort.Typical patient goals may include enhancing ability to manage activities ofdaily living (ADL), mobility, wheelchair seating, continence, communication andadaptation to an altered level of functioning.

Position Summary

The Occupational therapist assistant/physiotherapist assistant (OTA/PTA) functions as part of the Restorative Care interprofessional team. The OTA/PTA assumes responsibility and accountability for the specific tasks that are assigned by the Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.

Schedule Work Hours Monday-Friday, days. This position is temporary until September 2024. Qualifications

Graduate of post-secondary school/accredited college for Occupational Therapy Assistants and Physiotherapy Assistants (must have dual certification)

Credentials with education obtained post 2011, must have received education for OT/PT assistant from an accredited program

One years experience preferred

Technical wheelchair skills preferred

Demonstrated knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to work in a chronic care hospital setting with an older adult patient population

Current knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology related to adults

Effective verbal and written communication skills, including documenting in the electronic health record

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an interprofessional team

Demonstrated ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including the use of optimal body mechanics during lifts, transfers and bedside treatment

Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to adapt communication to needs of the clinical population.

Demonstrated ability to balance and prioritize assigned tasks, and requests from multiple therapists.

Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and independently able to manage own time and complete assigned tasks.

Demonstrated ability to work with patients individually or as a group

Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.

Willingness to supervise, instruct and evaluate OTA/PTA students

GuidelinesHamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Services at , Ext for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made. This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset