Therapy Assistant

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

• Individual programs
• Group programs
• Planning
• Implementation
• Evaluation
• Documentation

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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