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    Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant - Drayton, Canada - CarePartners

    CarePartners
    CarePartners Drayton, Canada

    Found in: Talent CA C2 - 5 days ago

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    Part time
    Description

    Overview

    If you are looking for flexible scheduling, look no more. CarePartners can provide you with more time for a better work-life balance

    We are looking for Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) and Physiotherapy Assistants (PTs) to provide one on one care in the community/home setting as part of our interdisciplinary care team.

    This is a Part Time role and hours will be varied.

    This positition services Arthur, Drayton, Morefield and Holstein.

    What We Offer

  • Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • Employment perks such as Employee Assistance Program, Perkopolis, Rewards Points
  • Flexible scheduling supporting employee work life balance
  • Inspiring leadership and opportunities for professional growth
  • Supportive & dedicated Safety Health & Wellness team & Pandemic Response team
  • Interprofessional collaboration with our Professional Practice Research & Education Team
  • What The Role Involves

  • Professional treatment of patients in the community and in their homes
  • Delivers therapy within the Care Plan with respect to Community Health Services, independently or in cooperation with the Home and Community Care Support Services (HCCSS)
  • Assists with gross motor, fine motor and balance activities
  • Works with the patient on appropriate time-specific, measurable goals and outcomes in collaboration with the care team
  • Provides client/family education and support to address physical, functional and self-care needs as assigned
  • Works independently and as an integral member of an interdisciplinary care team
  • Monitors and report changes in health status to the supervising Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist
  • Performs other duties as required
  • What You Bring

  • An Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA/PTA) diploma from an accredited Ontario college program
  • Current First Aid Certificate and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
  • Demonstrated understanding and practice of rehabilitation principles and techniques
  • Sound critical thinking skills, good judgement and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to participate and follow treatment programs and care plans
  • Experience working one-on-one as a therapeutic support with clients
  • Ability to foster independence of the client in the home and in the community
  • Proven computer skills, including email, MS Word and Outlook, work scheduling systems
  • A valid driver's license and vehicle
  • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
  • To protect our patients, we require current vulnerable sector check screening, and a clear background check
  • CarePartners In Your Community

    In addition to providing home-based health care, CarePartners also serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in retirement homes and shared care settings. Through our Community Nursing Services outreach program, we've been organizing staff-led medical care and clinics in countries with poor access to health care since 2009.

    Accessibility

    CarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities. Candidates can request accommodations at any time in the hiring process.


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