Rehabilitation Assistant - Scarborough, Canada - OnTrack Occupational Therapy Services

Description

Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapist Assistant

The role of our Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) / Physiotherapy Assistant(PTA) will be to execute individualized treatment plans developed and supervised by a Registered Occupational / Physiotherapist Therapist.

Under the direct supervision, the OTA/PTA will:

• Administer programs developed by the OT to individual clients, or groups of clients such as feeding or dressing programs, cognitive groups, assistive device training, etc.;
• Assist patients with activities of daily living activities;
• Assist in group work;
• Assist in lifting and transferring patients as required;
• Assist the supervising physiotherapist in performing various components of the treatment plans for individuals;
• Perform various treatments as prescribed and directed by the supervising Physiotherapist including but not limited to gait training, balance exercises, transfer training, range of motion, strengthening, etc.;
• Deliver dynamic, safe and therapeutically beneficial exercise classes in a group setting;
• Maintain regular ongoing communication with the physiotherapist regarding any changes or concerns about a client's status or treatment interventions;
• Regularly inspect treatment spaces for cleanliness, safety and adequate supplies;
• Document on client charts as required;
• Document accurate workload statistics;
• Effectively communicate with clients and families, members of the interdisciplinary team, external agencies and vendors;
• In partnership with clients/families and the interdisciplinary team, provide client and familycentered care which is goal directed, evidence based and outcome oriented;
• Support and respect the client/family's rights to make decisions based on their own values, beliefs and experiences;
• Promote and support the physical, psychosocial and spiritual well being of clients and families;
• Collaborate with the client/family to plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Graduate from a recognized OTA/PTA program
• Experience in a Rehabilitation/Complex Continuing Care or Acute Care Hospital preferred
• Previous experience working in a healthcare setting under the direction of an OT an asset
• Demonstrated experience with geriatric, neurological and MSK conditions
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
• Effective verbal and written communication to successfully work with all stakeholders
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Rate:
$28.00 to $38.00 per hour


Job Type:
Part-time, days only


Schedule:
Saturday and Sunday


Experience:
Minimum 1 year preferred


Work location:
Scarborough (McCowan Road and Eglinton Avenue East), on public transit line


Benefits:

• Comprehensive compensation package, which includes paid vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Excellent benefits package, which includes extended health, dental and vision care coverage.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 10 per week


Salary:
$28.00-$38.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
One location