Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant

Canadian Inclusion; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and pension plan for eligible

Education and professional development

Mentorship and peer support

Employee and family assistance program

Wellness resources

Job summary

VHA Home HealthCare is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant to support clients in Ontario, providing rehabilitation and ADL training in home, school and community settings. The role involves mobility assistance, client education and collaboration with therapists to monitor progress and adjust plans.

We value safe client care, adherence to policies, and strong communication with families and the care team. Permanent employment with benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting clients with prescribed exercise programs and activities.
• Ability to supervise functional tasks such as transfers and mobility.
• Commitment to safe client care and infection prevention practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist and supervise client with prescribed exercise programs or ADL training.
• Assist and supervise client with walking, transfers, stairs, safe mobility, and positioning.
• Provide client/family education and support for physical, functional and self-care needs.
• Monitor and report changes in health status to the Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist.
• Document in the client record and collect required data as requested.
• Ensure PPE usage and infection prevention measures are followed.

Skills

ADL training

Mobility support

Exercise programs

Patient education

Infection prevention

Safety compliance

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (Healthcare)

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: "Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home." Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, "The freedom and flexibility can't be beat." Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us "I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home."

• Assist and supervise the client with his/her individual prescribed exercise programs or ADL training.
• Assist and supervise client with walking, transfers, stairs, safe mobility, and positioning using proper body mechanics.
• Provide client/family education and support to address physical, functional and self-care needs as assigned.
• Assist with gross motor, fine motor, and balance activities.
• Monitor and report changes in health status to the Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist
• Participate in program planning, quality improvement and evaluation.
• Document in the client record and collect required data as requested.
• Supports safe client care through the development of knowledge and skills in accordance with our principles of continuous quality improvement.
• Adheres to policies and procedures related to safe client care.
• Applies core client safety knowledge, skills, and values to everyday work.
• Adheres to applicable professional practice standards.
• As relevant, evaluate clients' environmental and personal safety risks through in-home safety assessments/falls risk assessments and other assessments as required.
• Assumes responsibility for own health and safety by adhering to required policies and best practices.
• Ensures that risk events, critical incidents and accidents are reported in accordance with VHA policy and Ontario law.
• Adheres to organizational policies and procedures regarding workplace harassment and violence.
• Reports all incidents in which a person is threatened, abused, or assaulted in circumstances related to their work, including all forms of harassment, violence, bullying, intimidation, physical threats or assaults, robbery or other intrusive behaviours at any level of the organization including criminal intent, client or customer relations, worker-to-worker or personal relationships.
• Ensures proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing required by VHA.
• Employs all best practice infection prevention and control measures in accordance with VHA policy and procedures.

What makes VHA's compensation unique?

Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees

Compensation for education and professional development

VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career

Mentorship and peer support

Employee and family assistance program

Wellness resources

Accommodation and VHA's commitment to DEI

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.

In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we're passionate about providing spectacular care.