OT/PT Assistant - Hamilton, Canada - Hamilton Health Sciences

Description

Unit Summary

The Behavioural Health Program is a specialized service for adults who have a diagnosis of Major Neurocognitive disorder and exhibit verbally or physically responsive behaviours. The purpose of the program is to assess and treat behaviours and discharge to a lower level of care. Referral sources include: community, hospital and Long Term Care (LTC). Program staff work collaboratively with community resources to facilitate a successful discharge. Position Summary The Occupational therapist assistant/physiotherapist assistant (OTA/PTA) functions as part of the Behavioural Health interprofessional team. The OTA/PTA assumes responsibility and accountability for the specific tasks that are assigned by the Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.Schedule Work Hours

Monday-Friday, days. This role is temporary until September 2024.

Qualifications

Graduate of post-secondary school/accredited college for Occupational Therapy Assistants and Physiotherapy Assistants (must have dual certification)
2. Credentials with education obtained post 2011, must have received education for OT/PT assistant from an accredited program
3. One years experience preferred
4. Technical wheelchair skills preferred
5. Demonstrated knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to work in a chronic care hospital setting with an older adult patient population
6. Current knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology related to adults
7. Effective verbal and written communication skills, including documenting in the electronic health record
8. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an interprofessional team
9. Demonstrated ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including the use of optimal body mechanics during lifts, transfers and bedside treatment
10. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and and ability to adapt communication to needs of the clinical population.
11. Demonstrated ability to balance and prioritize assigned tasks, and requests from multiple therapists.
12. Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and independently able to manage own time and complete assigned tasks.
13. Demonstrated ability to work with patients individually or as a group
14. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
15. Willingness to supervise, instruct and evaluate OTA/PTA students

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of fullCOVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.

Guidelines

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at , Ext. 46947for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset