Occupational Therapy/physiotherapy Assistant - London, Canada - Victoria Hospital

Victoria Hospital

Verified Company

London, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Posting Period:

Open:
March 15, 2023

Deadline:
March 20, 2023

UNIFOR
This position is covered by a collective agreement.

Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within this bargaining unit.

Department Name:

Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant - OTA/PTA VH

The Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA/PTA), under the direction of the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, conducts therapeutic programs with patients to facilitate meeting defined treatment goals and completes tasks necessary for the maintenance of a safe and efficient treatment environment.

The OTA/PTA reports to the Manager

Occupational Therapy Practice as well as the Manager of Physiotherapy Practice. This individual will work on a variety of IP units at Victoria Hospital.

Rate of Pay:
$24.32 per hour - $25.73 per hour

Status:
Regular Part-Time

Qualifications:

Physiotherapist Assistant Diploma or Certificate and Occupational Therapist Assistant Diploma or Certificate or OTA/PTA Diploma or Certificate
Recent, relevant, direct acute patient treatment experience, including:
Performing patient transfers and functional mobility training
Supervision of patients using equipment for mobility and activities of daily living
Performing strengthening, range of motion, balance and coordination programs
Positioning and w/c seating of patients assisting in the planning and implementation of therapeutic activity programs.
Fabricates or modifies aids, adaptive equipment and selfhelp devices
Monitoring patient response to treatment and appropriate reporting
Recent OTA/PTA experience in a hospital acute care setting
Demonstrated health and physical condition consistent with lifting, bending, transferring patients and long periods of standing, walking, stair climbing, exposure of hands to hot and cold temperatures
Ability to supervise and educate students
Demonstrated interest and experience with a geriatric population preferred
Demonstrated ability to work and interact effectively in a collaborative, interprofessional team setting
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to motivate others
Initiative, enthusiasm and effective time management skills to perform assigned duties and manage time efficiently without constant direct supervision
Proven problem solving abilities and demonstrated sound judgment
Demonstrated commitment to selfdirected learning
Demonstrated commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety
Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's Mission, Vision and Values
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis
Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step) and COVID vaccine series

As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.