- Provide support to the team by assisting with basic clinical tasks (i.e. Set up equipment, assist with wheelchair following patient) under the direct or indirect supervision of a regulated health care professionalAssist with turning, repositioning and patient transfers using Lifts and other transfer devices (as 2nd person) Assist patient with activities recommended by the health care team to maintain functional independence such as ADLs, transfers and ambulation
- Answering call bells, addressing patient concerns where appropriate and advising the appropriate registered health professionals when assistance is required
- Fostering a friendly environment for patients through social interactions and leisure activities
- Documenting care provided
- Supporting group exercise programs run by OT/PT or OTA/PTA
- Wiping down surfaces or therapeutic materials
- Transportation to the therapy gym if patient is already in a wheelchair
- Occupational therapy students in any year of study in a training program accredited by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).
- Demonstrated ability to complete patient care tasks as directed
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task with proven organizational skills
- Excellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated confidence in knowledge, skills, judgement and ability to function in the team based model of care
- Physiotherapy students in any year of study of a training program accredited by Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada (PEAC).
- Demonstrated ability to complete patient care tasks as directed
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task with proven organizational skills
- Excellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated confidence in knowledge, skills, judgement and ability to function in the team based model of care
Occupational Therapist - Oakville, Canada - Halton Healthcare
Description
Posting #: -
Non-Union
Position: Occupational Therapist (OT) Extern / Physiotherapist (PT) Extern
Department: Various Clinical Areas
Status: Temporary Part-time and Temporary Full-time positions
Hours: Various rotating shifts (Scheduling will be determined based on unit needs and may include day/evening/night and weekend shifts)
Site: Oakville, Milton, Georgetown
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.
The OT/PT Extern role is a transitional role where OT/PT students can gain clinical experience, specialty knowledge and self-confidence, as well as build on collaboration and communication skills.
OT/PT Externs are unregulated health care providers and function to enhance team dynamics and contribute to overall patient care.
Position Profile:
Candidate Profile:
Occupational Therapist Extern:
Physiotherapist Extern
Date Posted: March 5,
Internal Applicants Due By: March 12,