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

Description

Unit Summary

The 6 West unit specializes in the acute post surgical care for orthopedics and spine patients. Our surgical teams include surgeons specializing in orthopedic, orthopedic spine and neurosurgical spine interventions. We are looking for staff who enjoy working in a fast paced, highly skilled environment. We have a multi-disciplinary team approach towards our patient care. The unit is located at the General site. Position Summary

The role of the OTA/PTA on each ward is to assist the PT/OT on each unit in the provision of patient care within the Neuroscience and Trauma Program, either in a directly collaborative or delegated capacity. In addition, some equipment maintenance and procurement, organizational duties and documentation are required. The PTA/OTA is required to serve as a preceptor for PTA/OTA students. Functions according to the job description for PTA/OTA within the Program.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Fridays; days

This role is temporary until February 2025.

Qualifications

Graduate of a recognized accredited OTA/PTA program and completion of a formal post-secondary, OTA/PTA Certificate or Diploma from a recognized college as approved by HHS
2. Recent experience (within past 2 years) working with acute post surgical, trauma and spinal cord patients
3.Demonstrates attributes of respect and caring
4. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and families
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently, accept assignments, set and adjust priorities and organize self and work areas
6. Demonstrated ability to do repetitive reaching, bending, pushing, lifting and demonstrate good body mechanics
7. Demonstrated physical ability to manage equipment i.e. mechanical lifts
8. Ability to adapt equipment under the direction of both physiotherapy and occupational therapists
9. Knowledge of all types of wheelchairs preferred.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.

Guidelines

Hamilton 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 Human Resources Operations 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