Ot/Pt Assistant

CUPE

Job Title: Ot/Pt Assistant *REPOST*
Status: Temporary Part Time (10 Months)
Department: LG LTC PHYSIOTHERAPY
Program: Long Term Care
8 Hour Shifts, Days Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Ajax, ON - Long Term Care
Wage Schedule: $35.020 - $36.970 per hour
CUPE: 2600001699 (Subsequent)

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!
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POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager of Program Supports, the OT/PT Assistant will help plan, organize and deliver our comprehensive resident therapy program in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist at the future 320 bed long term care home being built on the Ajax-Pickering hospital site in the delivery of excellent care for residents.

Scheduled to start accepting residents in early 2022, this new home is part of the government's plan to improve long-term care delivery and capacity in Ontario and in the Durham Region. This state-of-the-art long-term care home sets a new bar for seniors' care, with dining and outdoor space on every floor, a large courtyard, onsite diabetes care, specialized care units and other important innovative features.

Just as Lakeridge Health is a beacon in the Durham community, the new long-term care home will be integral to managing and delivering on the needs and expectations of seniors in the Durham community and Ontario.

The OT/PT Assistant is responsible for:

*Developing and implementing client activation programs
*Carrying out individual therapeutic programs as per the direction of the Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist
*Participating in care planning, evaluation and documentation
*Assisting clients with activities of daily living (ADLs)

QUALIFICATIONS:

*Completion of Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist Assistant diploma/certificate program is required
* Previous experience in a long term care environment is preferred
*Demonstrated knowledge of and compliance with safe work practices
*Proven communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to follow both oral and written instructions
*Physical ability to perform the essential duties of the job
*Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past 6 months
*Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy
*Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area



At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact recruitment@lh.ca .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.