Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA)

Spectrum Health Care (SHC); Mississauga; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as an Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant and make a significant impact in community care. This full-time role offers competitive wages and flexible hours while working with a leading provider of home health care. You will deliver essential therapy interventions, assist clients with mobility and daily activities, and ensure their safety and independence. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to a culture of diversity and inclusion, this position is perfect for you. Be part of an organization recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies and help shape the future of health care in your community.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Paid Sick Days

Pension Plan

Evening Premium

Weekend Premium

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant or Physiotherapy Assistant required.
• Current police check for work with vulnerable sector needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed physiotherapy and occupational therapy interventions.
• Assist clients with therapeutic exercises and activities of daily living.
• Monitor and document clients' progress and report changes.

Skills

Therapeutic Exercises

Mobility Training

Client Education

Monitoring Progress

Education

Certificate or Diploma in OTA/PTA

Tools

Assistive Devices

Adaptive Equipment

Job description

Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA)

• Full-time
• Position: PTA

We are currently hiring Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA) in Mississauga and Etobicoke to be part of a dedicated and specialized team that will deliver a highly integrated, one team, community care model for the Mississauga and Etobicoke communities. Part Time and Full Time hours are available.

We offer the most competitive wages, evening premium, flexible hours, paid sick days, pension, weekend premiums and the opportunity to make a real impact.

With over 40 years of experience, Spectrum Health Care is a leading provider of innovative home health care including specialized and compassionate palliative care. Working in lockstep with health system partners, our skilled team supports people and their families throughout their palliative care journey.

If you are passionate about caring for patients in their care journey, we want you on our team!

Responsibilities:

• Deliver prescribed physiotherapy and occupational therapy interventions under the direction of a supervising therapist
• Assist clients with therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and activities of daily living (ADL) retraining
• Utilize assistive devices and adaptive equipment to support client independence and safety
• Monitor and document clients' progress and report changes to the supervising PT/OT
• Provide education to clients and caregivers on exercises, equipment usage, and strategies for maintaining independence
• Regularly assess the patient’s surroundings to ensure a safe home environment

Minimum Requirements:

• Certificate or Diploma in the Occupational Therapist Assistant or Physiotherapy Assistant Program from a recognized community college program or school registered with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities or equivalent in training and experience
• Current police check for work with the vulnerable sector
• Additional languages as asset
• Valid G2/G driver’s license, third party insurance coverage must be maintained at $1,000,000.00 and access to a reliable vehicle

Spectrum Health Care is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. Click here to learn more about this esteemed honour.

We thank all applicants, however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

If you require accommodation because of disability through the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at ([e-mail]) for assistance.

Spectrum Health Care is committed to fostering, cultivating and building a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization. We strive to attract, engage and develop a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve and we know a diverse workforce is key to the growth and success of our organization.