- Graduate of combined OT/PTA Certificate course from an accredited college
- At least one year experience in an acute care setting preferred
- Demonstrated excellent patient care skills with medical, surgical, neurological and geriatric caseload
- Shows initiative, flexibility and enjoys working with a multidisciplinary team
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of a moderately heavy job
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Satisfactory attendance and employment record
Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant - Oakville, Canada - Halton Healthcare
Description
Posting #: -
Non-Union
Position: Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA)
Department: Rehab Services
Status: Temporary Full Time for approx. 3 months
Hours: Monday - Sunday, 7.5 Days (hours subject to change based on operational needs of the department)
Site: Oakville
Halton Healthcare's vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always
At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with 'exemplary patient care, always' at the heart of everything we do.
We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.
Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.
This is what you'll be doing:
The OTA/PTA will support the occupational therapist and physiotherapist in on inpatient rehab and complex transitional care units. The assistant will progress patients with acute and complex medical conditions under the supervision of the therapists.
This is what you'll need to do it:
Halton Healthcare is seeking individuals who are competent in their chosen profession; patient/customer focused; team players; effective communicators; caring and respectful and are fiscally responsible.
The ideal candidate is strong in patient centred care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.
Date Posted: April 16,
Internal applications due by: April 23,