POSTING DATE : July 16, 2024

TITLE : Therapy Assistant (PTA / OTA)

Casual

PROGRAM : Hospital

HRS OF WORK : Day shifts (may include weekends)

RATE OF PAY : StartRate After 9 Months After 18 Months

$30.65 $31.25 $31.67

POSITION SUMMARY :

The OTA / PTA works under the direction andsupervision of a registered Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist toengage clients / patients through therapeutic mobilization care plan andself-care activities to improve or maintain function.

The OTA / PTA delivers safeand client-centered care while maintaining the practice standards of theCollege of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) and the College ofPhysiotherapists of Ontario (CPO).

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Graduate from a formal training program in Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physiotherapy Assistant at a Ministry of Education approved community college.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience working with functionally challenged patients preferred
• Demonstrates good communication, accountability, organization and interpersonal skills
• Time management skills
• Adaptable to handling changing workloads
• Demonstrates commitment towards learning new skills
• Demonstrates ability to function as a team member
• Good attendance record
• Physical ability to perform tasks associated with the job