Ota/pta (Certified) - Brain Program - Tri - Tft - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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Toronto, Canada

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JOB TITLE:
OTA/PTA (Certified)**
Job Posting #: 924033

Union:
CUPE

Site:
Toronto Rehab, University Centre

Department:
Brain Program - Inpatient Stroke

Reports to:

MANAGER

Hours: 37.5

Wage range or Salary:
$28.471 to $29.253 per hour (Start rate: determined in accordance with the collective agreement requirements)**
Status: Temporary Full-Time, 1 year

Shifts: 1.0 FTE, Weekdays & Weekends

Posted Date:
August 31, 2023

Closing Date:
Until Filled

_Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning._

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education.

The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education.

With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers.

UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

The Department of Supportive Care (DSC) consists of three divisions - Psychosocial Oncology, Cancer Rehab & Survivorship, and Palliative Care.

This role is to support the Psychosocial Oncology program.

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

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 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.