VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.”
Pay Range
Base Salary: $53,000.00 - $66,000.00 (commensurate with experience)
We are seeking Occupational Therapy Assistant for our MGH2Home ProgramAreas of accountability:
VHA's Occupational Therapy Assistants have the following key areas of accountability, but not limited to:
Assist/supervise the client with his/her individual prescribed exercise programs or ADL training
Assist/supervise client with walking, transfers, stairs, safe mobility, and positioning using proper body mechanics
Provide client/family education and support to address physical, functional, and self-care needs as assigned
Assist with gross motor, fine motor, and balance activities
Monitor and report changes in health status to the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist
Participate in program planning, quality improvement, and evaluation
Document in the client record and collect required data as requested
Required Qualifications:
Diploma as an OTA/PTA from an accredited college program.
You have a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience, preferably in the community working with geriatric clients with variable diagnoses and multiple co-morbidities.
You are a skilled communicator and have a successful track record of coaching/mentoring clients to participate in a professional manner.
Current First Aid Certificate and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate required.
Evidence of continuous education.
Sound critical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills.
The ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
Demonstrated understanding and practice of rehabilitation principles and techniques.
What makes VHA’s compensation unique?
Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
Compensation for education and professional development
VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career
Mentorship and peer support
Career development opportunities
Employee and family assistance program
Wellness resources
Perks & discounts
Staff & service provider events
Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI
At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. I
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