Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant

Allied Health

Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care - London, ON

Casual

Salary Range: $28.60 - $29.26 /hour

It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.

The OTA/PTA will work as part of the physiotherapy team to support the residents of Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care. Reporting to the Coordinator of Therapeutic Programs, and under the supervision of the Physiotherapist. In this role, OTA/PTA is responsible for following the residents? care plan as prescribed by the Physiotherapist. Mount Hope Centre for long term care, follows the Long-Term Care Legislation, the residents? rights and a model focused on resident and family centered care.

This role requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently; as well as collaboratively. Flexibility is required to be available to support homewide special events.

Essential Qualifications

• Current Physiotherapy Assistant and Occupational Therapy Assistant diplomas or dual OTA/PTA diploma from a recognized program that includes a placement component in each discipline
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Demonstrated knowledge of the geriatric and mental health population.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physical and cognitive disabilities and their potential impact on task performance
• Experience with the provision of occupational therapy and physiotherapy treatment such as: positioning aids, wheelchair and seating components; functional mobility retraining; and therapeutic exercise
• Excellent communication skills with patients, family, volunteers and other members of the care team
• Able to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position (eg. Lifts and transfers, able to assist therapist in physical treatment techniques)
• Able to utilize computer systems (eg. Point Click Care, Activity Pro, Microsoft Teams)
• Exceptional observational skills
• Able to work independently and be self-directed
• CPR
• A police record check completed within the last six (6) months from a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC), inclusive of vulnerable sector screening, will be required of the successful candidate
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset.
• Clinical experience with geriatric clients
  
  

Teaching and Research

• St Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties
• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing