Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy Assistant - Community

St. Joseph’s Home Care; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking an Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy Assistant in Hamilton, Ontario. This role involves assisting clients with physical conditions under the guidance of physiotherapists or occupational therapists. The assistant will perform therapy exercises, monitor client progress, and maintain therapy equipment. Ideal candidates should have a college diploma in therapy and a minimum of 3-5 years of related experience. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment are provided.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of previous experience in a similar role.
• First Aid / CPR certified.
• Experience with various mobility and therapy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with physical conditions through prescribed treatment plans.
• Educate clients about their therapy exercises.
• Monitor and report client progress.

Skills

Client education

Collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Infection control

Education

College level Physio and/or Occupational Therapy Diploma

Tools

Therapy equipment

Mobile work tools

Job description

Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy Assistant

Number of Openings: 1

Division: Clinical Programs

Full/Part Time/Casual: Full Time

Program: Integrated Comprehensive Care Program (ICCP)

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Location: HNHB boundaries, including Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford, Niagara regions and Norfolk County. This position requires travel within the HNHB boundaries including Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford, Niagara regions and Norfolk County.

Union: Non-Union

Hours of Work: Days 8 am – 4 pm, 75 hours bi-weekly

Posting Date: December 22, 2025

Closing Date: Until Filled

Wages: Non-Union Wage Grid $18.77-$32.97

French Language Skill Requirement: N/A

This posting is for a current vacancy.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Physio/Occupational Therapy Assistant – Clinical Programs and Community Support Services (OTA/PTA -CP) assists clients with existing physical conditions through standard scope of practice activities, and as directed by the Orders of a Physiotherapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist (OT). The PTA/OTA – CP help their clients reach maximum functional capabilities, maintain these capabilities, and prevent future injury. This role follows the Orders of a customized rehabilitation program for individual clients within the program, educates and monitors clients, and communicates clients progress clearly to others. The PTA/OTA – CP performs manual physio/occupational therapy and therapeutic massage actions as directed by a PT or OT, utilizes basic physiotherapy equipment, and reports any changes to the directing PT or OT.

This role supports the OT or PT, as well as other Clinical Managers, in the efficient and effective operations of the program activities, as well as ensuring the safety and health of clients through infection control, ongoing communications, education and monitoring activities.

Clinical program clients are typically individuals who have been discharged from hospital, who have returned to their home, but who continue to need clinical support for a short period. These clients are in process of having long term care needs assessed, are medically stable, can be of any adult age group, and may require mechanical or 2-person lifts. Client care plans are usually 21 days or 16 weeks in length, and they may or may not require a formal care plan.

Community Support Services clients are typically individuals who have been discharged from hospital but who are unable to return to their pre-hospital living arrangements. These clients are in process of having long term care needs assessed, are medically stable, can be of any adult age group, and may require mechanical or 2-person lifts. Clients may have longer stays and require Care Plans.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical

• Assisting in the performance of client treatment plans, as prescribed and directed by a Registered Physio or Occupational Therapist
• Completing various components of therapy including but not limited to gait training, balance exercises, transfer training, range of motion, strengthen, and application of modalities (e.g. heat, ice, etc.)
• Delivering safe and therapeutic beneficial exercises, either with an individual or a group
• Educating and communicating with clients regarding their progress, therapy plans, exercises and/or mobility aids
• Working with various mobility equipment such as braces, supportive devices, wheelchairs etc.
• Providing person-centered support to address physical, emotional and self-care needs as assigned
• Actively promoting goal-oriented progress through prescribed treatment plan
• Maintaining a positive and motivating atmosphere for clients
• Assisting in facilitating access to various community, social and health care services required to support our clients
• Setting up and preparing therapy equipment
• May perform Delegated Tasks as required and allowed within scope of practice
• May supervise activities of other OTA/PTA students on occasion
• May facilitate information sessions for clients and/or visitors

Safety

• Practicing proper infection control protocols with clients and with equipment (e.g. hand hygiene)
• Monitoring therapy areas, equipment and mobility devices for defects, reporting safety concerns to supervisor in a timely manner
• Daily maintenance and cleaning of therapy equipment and treatment areas
• Working effectively with other staff in maintaining laundry activities
• Actively promotes client safety and education about safe practices
• Participating in program safety protocols (e.g safety check lists) and work groups

Engaging in continuous improvement initiatives

Administration

• Working with others in ordering of required supplies and/or equipment
• Recording treatment activities in client charts, maintaining on-going communications with PT/OT and other interdisciplinary program staff
• Developing and presenting reports and/or metrics as requested
• Supporting clients in setting up therapy appointments and/or in attending group activities
• Supporting referral/intake processes of the program
• Providing general assistance to program Managers
• Performing general administrative duties related to the role

CORE COMPENTENCIES

• Regularly demonstrates our mission, vision and values:
  1. Support compassionate care, faith and diversity
  2. Deliver quality care, pursue and share knowledge, respect diversity, remain faithful
  3. Commit to working everyday with dignity, respect, service, justice, responsibility and enquiry
• Ability to work collaboratively with others; sharing expertise and drawing on the expertise of others
• Actively promotes a healthy, supportive and inclusive work environment
• Proactively contributes to initiatives, supporting and encouraging positive change
• Ability to engage in effective problem solving, possess logic and analytical thinking
• Skilled at thinking about creative solutions to complex problems
• Solid team-based approach to everyday work activities
• Superior communication skills both verbal and written, with an excellent customer service mind set
• Positive and professional, with a “can do” attitude
• Willingness to regularly go the extra mile and actively support co-workers
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and mentoring skills, to motivate and help others grow
• Strong knowledge of quality outcomes and streaming processes in order to find efficiencies
• Superior organizational and planning skills, ability to multi task
• Proven ability to be detail oriented

QUALIFICATIONS

• University level education in Kinesiology, preferred
• College level Physio and/or Occupational Therapy Diploma, required
• 3-5 years of previous experience in a similar role, required
• Previous experience in a Home or Community setting, preferred
• Experience with various client populations and interdisciplinary team, an asset
• First Aid / CPR certified, required
• Experience with various mobility and therapy equipment, required
• Experience with mobile work tools and devices, required

St. Joseph’s Home Care is an equal opportunity employer, committed to equity, inclusiveness, and diversity across all our programs, practices, facilities, and team. AI is not used in our recruitment processes for the selection of candidates.

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, such as alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms, please inform the hiring manager before your interview. Should you wish to conduct your interview in French, kindly contact our head office to arrange this in advance.