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Full-Time Community Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA)The Care Company Inc. • Peterborough, ON, Canada
Full-Time Community Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA / PTA)

Full-Time Community Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA / PTA)

The Care Company Inc. • Peterborough, ON, Canada
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

The Care Company is a home health care organization whose purpose is to create A Better Life for Those at Home . We support clients of all ages—including infants, children, youth, adults, and seniors—to live well and safely in their homes. Our real talent is helping people Make Each Day Count. We are not just a company that puts People First but seeks to get Better Today. By working at The Care Company, you will be part of a growing organization that is helping individuals and families thrive at home.

The Care Company is looking for motivated and reliable Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy Assistants (OTA / PTA) to join our community-based rehabilitation team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping clients remain safe, mobile, and independent in their own homes. You will work under the supervision and direction of a Registered Occupational Therapist and / or Physiotherapist and support clients across the Toronto East including Durham, Northumberland, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, and Haliburton .

While we thank all interested applicants, we are only able to contact those who we are inviting to an interview.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Implement prescribed treatment plans under the direction and supervision of a Registered Occupational Therapist and / or Physiotherapist
  • Support clients with exercises, mobility training, strengthening programs, gait training, balance retraining, and functional mobility tasks, as well as other prescribed activities
  • Reinforce home exercise programs and ensure clients perform exercises safely and correctly
  • Monitor and document client progress, observations, and responses to treatment (with OT / PT review and oversight)
  • Assist with transfer training, safe lifting techniques, and mobility aid usage
  • Provide caregiver education and support for OT / PT-directed care strategies
  • Assist with basic equipment setup, environmental safety recommendations, and home visit follow-up tasks
  • Maintain appropriate communication with supervising OT / PT, office staff, and interdisciplinary team members
  • Travel to client homes across the GTA and maintain flexibility as caseload changes

Requirements

  • MUST have a valid driver's license and reliable access to a car that can be used for daily work
  • Ability to travel between assignments within designated areas of work, an asset if you can travel to rural / remote areas.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English
  • PSW certification from an approved and recognized educational institution or International nursing / doctorate Certification
  • Negative TB Test completed within the last year
  • Valid CPR / First Aid Certificate
  • Valid WHMIS2015 Certificate of Completion
  • COVID Vaccination Receipts subject to an exemption pursuant to Ontario’s Human Rights Code
  • Immunization for measles, rubella, varicella, tetanus, and Diphtheria REQUIRED, immunization of Hepatitis B is strongly urged.
  • Valid Criminal Record Check - must be completed within the last year.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English
  • Ability to identify and report client care concerns to Care Coordinators when needed.
  • Requires good judgement, the ability to work independently, and work cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team
  • Current / Valid Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) Registration an asset
  • The Care Company can make accommodations / modifications for individuals with disabilities during the hiring and onboarding process. Please let us know if you require extra assistance
  • Scheduling Requirements :

    Full-time Availability schedule (Monday–Friday)

    Occasional Saturday / Sunday availability is needed based on client needs

    Clients are located across Toronto East, including but not limited to :

  • North York, Richmond Hill, Markham, Newmarket, Aurora
  • Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Bowmanville and select areas of Durham region
  • Kawartha Lakes
  • Peterborough
  • Haliburton
  • Ability to independently manage scheduling, respond promptly to referrals, and coordinate visit times directly with clients

  • Travel will be required between client homes
  • Qualification and Experience Requirements :

  • Certificate or Diploma in the Occupational Therapist Assistant or Physiotherapy Assistant Program from a recognized community college program or school registered with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities or equivalent in training and experience
  • Previous experience in home and community care is strongly preferred
  • Strong communication skills and comfort working independently in varied home environments
  • Ability to follow OT / PT treatment plans accurately and safely
  • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel across the GTA
  • Physically capable of supporting clients during mobility, transfer, and exercise-based interventions
  • CPR / First Aid, vulnerable sector check, and immunization compliance may be required
  • Thank you to everyone who applies. However, due to the high volume of applications received, we will only be contacting those who have been selected for an interview.
  • Benefits

    Compensation :

  • $28-35 / hour
  • Other Benefits :

  • Flexible scheduling that can be adapted to your availability
  • Supportive rehabilitation team with strong PT leadership
  • Meaningful work in a community setting where you directly impact client mobility, safety, and independence
  • Administrative support for scheduling, documentation coordination, and client communication
  • Opportunities for professional growth as our rehab programs expand
  • PPE provided
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Health and Wellness Program
  • Staff & service provider events
  • Opportunity for Group Health and Dental Benefits
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