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Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA / PTA)

Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA / PTA)

Spectrum Health CareToronto, Ontario, Canada
23 days ago
Job description

Job Description

  • Deliver prescribed physiotherapy and occupational therapy interventions under the direction of a supervising therapist
  • Assist clients with therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and activities of daily living (ADL) retraining
  • Utilize assistive devices and adaptive equipment to support client independence and safety
  • Monitor and document clients' progress and report changes to the supervising PT / OT
  • Provide education to clients and caregivers on exercises, equipment usage, and strategies for maintaining independence
  • Completes documentation as required
  • Regularly assesses the patient’s surroundings to ensure a safe home environment

Qualifications

  • Certificate or Diploma in the Occupational Therapist Assistant or Physiotherapy Assistant Program from a recognized community college program or school registered with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities or equivalent in training and experience
  • Current police check for work with the vulnerable sector
  • Additional languages as asset
  • Valid G2 / G driver’s license, third party insurance coverage must be maintained at $1,000,000.00 and access to a reliable vehicle
  • Additional Information

    Spectrum Health Care is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. Click here to learn more about this esteemed honour.

    We thank all applicants, however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

    In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

    If you require accommodation because of disability through the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at (corphr@spectrumhealthcare.com) for assistance.

    Spectrum Health Care is committed to fostering, cultivating and building a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization. We strive to attract, engage and develop a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve and we know a diverse workforce is key to the growth and success of our organization.

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