Occupational Therapy/physiotherapy Assistant - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

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CUPE JOB POSTING # 918106

Job Title
:
OTA/PTA (Certified) - 2 positions

Site:
Toronto Rehab, Out-patient, University Centre

Department:
Kite Innovations and Rehab Clinics

Reports to:
Program Services Manager


Grade:
TR: 06

Salary Range:
$ $ Start rate: determined in accordance with the collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 10-15 hours per week, Weekdays

Status:
Casual


JOB SUMMARY:

  • Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist, supervise or assist with individual patient treatment programs
  • Assist in or conduct group activity/exercise programs
  • Assist client to practice with assistive or adaptive equipment
  • Instruct and demonstrate the safe use of therapeutic equipment
  • Assist in the implementation of new occupational therapy and/or physiotherapy programs and research projects
  • Monitor and report changes in health status to the supervising OT or PT
  • Participate in professional, program and hospitalwide initiatives
  • Set up and cleanup of patient treatment areas
  • Assist with maintaining equipment and supplies inventory

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Successful completion of combined Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant diploma from a recognized Community College
  • Knowledge of equipment, e.g., wheelchair supplies and seating equipment, etc.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada and nonviolent crisis intervention training.
  • Knowledge of the rehabilitation approach to patient care and the roles of Occupational and Physical Therapy
  • Experience in neurological rehabilitation preferred
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated computer skills
  • Effective team member
  • Good attendance is essential
  • Research experience preferred


Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.


Posting Date:
April 20, 2023

Closing Date:
April 27, 2023


For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

UHN thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace.

We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to:

all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position.

Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.
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