Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant

VHA; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits & pension

Education & professional development

Mentorship & peer support

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Wellness resources

DEI commitment

Accommodation for accessibility

Job summary

VHA Home HealthCare in Ontario is a not-for-profit home care provider serving seniors, families and people with disabilities to live independently at home through in-home care and community services. We offer a variety of full-time, part-time and casual positions with values focused on client-centered care and safety.

Join a diverse, inclusive team of roughly 3,000 professionals delivering high-quality care across southern Ontario and beyond, with ongoing training and opportunities for growth

Responsibilities

• Assist and supervise clients with prescribed exercise programs or ADL training.
• Assist 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.
• 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.
• Adheres to policies and procedures related to safe client care.
• Participate in program planning, quality improvement and evaluation.

Job description

About VHA Home 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.” View more comments from our clients and their family members.

Responsibilities

• Pay Range 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.

Benefits & Compensation

• 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
• Career development opportunities
• Employee and family assistance program
• Wellness resources
• Perks & discounts
• Staff & service provider events
• Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI

Additional Benefits

• The opportunity to join a leading charitable organization you can be proud of with over 95 years of experience providing high quality care.
• A stimulating, diverse, client and family-focused work environment with a variety of full-time and part time positions.
• We invest in our staff, offering continuous opportunities for learning, competitive compensation and paid orientation, a confidential and free Employee Assistance Program, and more.
• Eligible staff are also entitled to a pension plan and comprehensive benefits package.
• Best of all, we foster a supportive, and respectful team environment where we all thrive.

DEI & Inclusion

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.

Our Culture & Work Environment

We are passionate about the work we do, the impact we make, and about supporting our clients, communities, and each other.

As a VHA team member you’ll do more than provide services to clients; you’ll build strong, long‑lasting bonds and real relationships with our clients and their families.

We offer high-quality, multilingual services in southern Ontario and our work environment focuses on supporting clients and staff through client‑centered care, well‑connected health care teams, and continual improvement.

Our people are as diverse as the clients and communities we support and we value your unique talents.

Internationally educated healthcare professionals have long been an important part of VHA’s workforce - hear from some of our staff and service providers about their experience.

Since 1925, VHA Home HealthCare has lent a helping hand to people in the community.

As a not-for-profit charitable organization, we support seniors, families, people with disabilities and those living with chronic or terminal illness to live as independently as possible.

With close to 3,000 staff and service providers – including personal support workers, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, home support workers and office support staff – we provide services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to clients in their home and the community.

At VHA, we’re passionate about the work we do, the impact we make, and about supporting our clients, communities, and each other.

To support you and your goals, there are a range of full-time, part-time and casual positions at VHA with varying schedules to meet our clients’ needs and your own. We also try to give you an interesting mix of new and repeat clients so you can build relationships and enjoy variety.

We know that our team members can provide their best care when their own needs are being met. Together, we are reimagining the future of health care.

Reimagine your career with VHA.