OTA/PTA – Rehabilitation (Temporary Part-Time)

St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph; Guelph; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A local health center in Guelph is seeking a part-time Therapy Assistant to support clients in rehabilitation programs. Responsibilities include working under the supervision of occupational and physiotherapists, delivering client-centered care, and engaging clients in therapeutic activities. Candidates should have a formal training program background and be adaptable to changing workloads. This temporary position offers day shifts, potentially including weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved community college program.
• Minimum of 6 months experience with functionally challenged patients preferred.
• Demonstrates commitment to learning new skills.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of registered Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist.
• Engage clients through therapeutic mobilization and self-care activities.
• Deliver safe and client-centered care.

Skills

Communication

Accountability

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Adaptability

Teamwork

Physical ability

Education

Graduate from a formal training program in Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physiotherapy Assistant

Job description

CUPE JOB POSTING

T / 25-76

POSTING DATE: August 8, 2025

TITLE: Therapy Assistant (PTA / OTA)

Temporary Part-Time (Approx. 8 months)

PROGRAM: Hospital – Rehabilitation

HRS OF WORK: Day shifts (may include weekends)

RATE OF PAY: Start Rate After 9 Months After 18 Months

31.57 $32.19 $32.62

POSITION SUMMARY

The OTA / PTA works under the direction and supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist to engage clients / patients through therapeutic mobilization care plan and self-care activities to improve or maintain function. The OTA / PTA delivers safe and client-centered care while maintaining the practice standards of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) and the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from a formal training program in Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physiotherapy Assistant at a Ministry of Education approved community college.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience working with functionally challenged patients preferred
• Demonstrates good communication, accountability, organization and interpersonal skills
• Time management skills
• Adaptable to handling changing workloads
• Demonstrates commitment towards learning new skills
• Demonstrates ability to function as a team member
• Good attendance record
• Physical ability to perform tasks associated with the job

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