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

University Health Network

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

CUPE JOB POSTING # 916940

Position
:
OTA/PTA

Site:
Toronto Rehab, University Centre

Department:
Geriatric Outpatient Services (Geriatric Day Hospital)

Reports to:
Program Services Manager

Scale/Grade:
TR:06

Hourly Range:
$28.471 to $29.253 per hour (Start rate: determined in accordance with the collective agreement requirements)
Hours/Shifts: 37.5 hours per week; Monday

Friday; Days

Status:
Temporary Full-Time (up to 1 year)

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, spinal cord injury experience preferred
Hydrotherapy experience preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated computer skills
Effective team member
Good attendance is essential
Vaccines (COVID19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code

REPOSTED 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.

University Health Network 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.

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

Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.