Job Description
Therapy Assistant
Qualifications
Recognized diploma in Therapy Assistant (OT and / or PT)
Technical Competencies
Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English.
Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook
Experience
One year experience preferably in a long term care setting.
Experience in assessing therapeutic needs development implementation and evaluation of therapeutic programs.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist the OT Assistant will oversee the therapy programs and OT Aides. The Assistant will maintain department statistics records and document on resident charts as assigned. The Assistant will assist the therapist as directed with AADL orders equipment trials and resident treatments.
See job routine for more detailed description.
Key Accountabilities
Resident programming
Public Relations
Customer Service
Quality Improvement
Occupational Health and Safety Accountabilities
MDS Accountabilities
Assist in tracking therapy time
Privacy Accountabilities
Extendicares Code of Business Conduct and Standards of Employee Conduct policies are to be adhered to by the employer groups they apply to at all times.
Resident / Family Safety Accountabilities
Time Type : Full time
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare youre joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
Key Skills
Employee Evaluation,HIPAA,Data Collection,HTTPS,Physiology Knowledge,Physio therapy,Computer Literacy,Patient Assessment,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Critical Care Experience,Patient Service Experience
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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Therapy Assistant • Edmonton, Division No. 11, CA