Ot / Pt Assistant

CUPE

Job Title : Ot / Pt Assistant REPOST

Status : Temporary Part Time (12 Months)

Department : LG LTC PHYSIOTHERAPY

Program : Long Term Care

Schedule : xx Hour Shifts, xx Schedule (Subject to Change)

Location : Lakeridge Health Ajax, ON - Long Term Care

Wage Schedule : $34.250 - $36.160 per hour

CUPE : 2500003518

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.

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

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.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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

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.

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