ot/pt extern - Oakville, Canada - Halton Healthcare

Halton Healthcare Oakville, Canada

1 week ago

Description

Job Description

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.

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 professional
- Assist 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

Qualifications

Occupational Therapist Extern:

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

Physiotherapist Extern

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

Additional Information

Hours of work: Various rotating shifts (Scheduling will be determined based on unit needs and may include day/evening/night and weekend shifts)

Date Posted: March 5, 2024

Previous posting #929429

The ideal candidate is strong in patient centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.

Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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