occupational therapy assistant

Silvergrove Personal Care Home; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local personal care facility in Canada seeks individuals to assist physical therapists, develop patient information materials, and manage supplies. The ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of experience, hold CPR and First Aid certificates, and be adept at working in a fast-paced environment. Work is permanent with 66 to 80 hours bi-weekly, requiring strong client focus and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• CPR and First Aid Certificates are necessary.
• Criminal record check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop information materials for patients.
• Help physical therapists in their tasks.
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Order supplies and equipment as needed.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

College / CEGEP

Job description

Education : College / CEGEP

Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

• Develop information materials for patients
• Help physical therapists
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Order supplies and equipment

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Accurate
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 66 to 80 hours bi-weekly