University Health Network
Healthcare
RehabilitationAssistant,OTA/PTA
“Rehabilitation Assistant, OTA/PTA at University Health Network. Skills: Support Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy professions, Cognitive treatment, Functional mobility, Patient supervision, Equipment maintenance, Supply management. Support the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy professions by taking responsibility for clinical duties as assigned by the Occupational or Physical Therapist. Provide cognitive treatment to progress clients and prepare them for discharge, provision and mainte”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve maximum level of functional and cognitive independence for patients; Facilitate patient integration into the home, community and workplace
Industry & Context.
Ability to solve problems and seek guidance of supervising staff when appropriate; Ability to use good judgment in assessing challenging situations
Criminal Record Check may be required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Completion of a community college certificate program, Completion of a recognized post secondary Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist Assistant diploma and/or Rehabilitation Assistant certificate program, Standard First/Aid Basic Rescuer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) certification, Basic word processing computer skills in Microsoft Office, Client service oriented with the ability to effectively work with diversity, Demonstrates a clear understanding of rehabilitation principles and knowledge of applicable legislative policies, Demonstrates appropriate and effective written, oral and non-verbal communication with patients, families, colleagues and the public, Ability to function within an interdisciplinary team, Ability to solve problems and seek guidance of supervising staff when appropriate, Ability to deal effectively with clients with challenging or conflicting situations, Ability to use good judgment in assessing challenging situations, Ability to anticipate client’s unique needs, Ability to be consistent and display a positive/helpful attitude, Ability to work in a self directed manner, Ability to function in a stressful environment while maintaining professional demeanor
Nice to Have
Up to one (1) year of relevant acute care experience, Experience with cognitive treatment and working with neurological patient population
What You'll Do.
Support the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy professions by taking responsibility for clinical duties as assigned by the Occupational or Physical Therapist
Provide cognitive treatment to progress clients and prepare them for discharge
provision and maintenance of equipment such as wheelchairs etc. under the supervision of a Occupational therapist
Assist therapists in the functional mobility of patients
Independently supervising patients during their treatment activities and ensuring patients perform prescribed activities in an appropriate and safe manner
Support the clinicians by ensuring clinical supplies are available for treatment sessions
Support the program administratively by ensuring the treatment areas and equipment are cleaned and maintained on a regular basis
and appropriate supplies are ordered
Participate in supervision of Rehabilitation Assistant students
Participating in departmental
program and hospital meetings
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Ability to function within an interdisciplinary team; Communicate with patients, families, colleagues and the public
Communication Scope
Appropriate and effective written, oral and non-verbal communication with patients, families, colleagues and the public
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