PT/OT Assistant

Michael Garron Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Garron Hospital is seeking an OT/PT Assistant to assess, prepare and assist patients with treatment under the guidance of therapists in multiple settings, including department, pool and wards. The role includes patient transportation, maintaining materials and keeping work areas clean, with Monday–Friday shifts and weekend rotation.

Candidates should graduate from a recognized Community College OT/PT Assistant program and have experience in acute care or related areas, with strong

Qualifications

• Experience in acute care preferred.
• Ability to reason clinically using anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to modify interventions quickly based on patient status.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow directions from therapists.
• Good work and attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Assess, prepare and assist patients with treatment under therapist direction.
• Assist patients with transportation.
• Maintain work materials and supplies and keep areas clean and organized.
• Support therapists in a variety of settings including department, pool and wards.
• Work shifts Monday to Friday with weekend rotation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Independent decision-making

Clinical reasoning

Adapt interventions

Attendance

Education

Community College OT/PT Assistant program

Job description

Overview

Assess, prepare and assist patients with treatment under the direction of the therapists in a variety of settings including in the department, the pool and on the wards. Assist patients with transportation. Maintain work materials and supplies. Responsible for order and cleanliness in the work areas. This role will include shifts Monday to Friday and rotation into the weekends.

Overview

Assess, prepare and assist patients with treatment under the direction of the therapists in a variety of settings including in the department, the pool and on the wards. Assist patients with transportation. Maintain work materials and supplies. Responsible for order and cleanliness in the work areas. This role will include shifts Monday to Friday and rotation into the weekends.

Education

• Graduate from a recognized accredited Community College OT/PT Assistant program.

Qualifications

• Previous acute care experience required.
• Experience in orthopaedics, stroke & neurology, respirology, geriatrics, and/or general internal medicine an asset.
• Ability to clinically reason based upon knowledge of anatomy and physiology required.
• Ability to modify interventions quickly in accordance to changes in patient status required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to carry out directions of therapists.
• Independent decision-making skills required.
• Good team player.
• Demonstrated interest in relevant continuing education.
• Good work and attendance record required.
• All employees of Toronto East Health network - Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
• All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
• All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to Toronto East Health Network's policies and practices.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team.

Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.

This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate.

MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.