Rehabilitation Assistant

Car Rehab; Ajax; On-site; CAD 24,162 - 34,413; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great perks

Pension

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Car Rehab in Ajax, Ontario is looking for Rehabilitation Assistants to support safe, client-centered care. You will provide physiotherapy and occupational therapy interventions, assist clients with exercises, and monitor their progress.

The ideal candidate will have a Rehabilitation Assistant Certificate and proficiency in electronic documentation. The role offers a starting pay of $21.26/hour, along with great perks and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapy Assistant Program.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems and basic computer skills.
• Current police check for work with vulnerable sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on physiotherapy and occupational therapy interventions.
• Monitor client progress and maintain accurate documentation.
• Educate clients on therapeutic exercises and equipment usage.

Skills

Assisting with therapeutic exercises

Mobility training

Client education

Electronic documentation proficiency

Education

Rehabilitation Assistant Certificate

Job description

Community Advantage Rehabilitation (CAR), a Spectrum Health Care Company is hiring Occupational Therapy Assistants and Physiotherapy Assistants (OTA/PTAs) to join our team as Rehabilitation Assistants supporting safe, client-centered care in the Ajax community.

Starting at $21.26/hour, this role comes with more than just a paycheque—you’ll also enjoy great perks, a pension, and a supportive team environment where you can thrive.

Job Description

• Provide hands‑on physiotherapy and occupational therapy interventions under the guidance of a supervising therapist, assisting clients with therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and activities of daily living (ADL) retraining.
• Assist in training clients on adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and mobility aids to enhance independence and safety.
• Monitor client progress, maintain accurate documentation, and report changes to the supervising PT/OT.
• Educate clients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, equipment usage, and strategies for maintaining safety and independence.
• Assess and maintain safe, comfortable home environments that support client health and well-being.
• Demonstrate compassionate, respectful care in all interactions while advocating for patient rights and participating in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapy Assistant Program (Rehabilitation Assistant Certificate) from a recognized community college program or program, designed to education and provide the skills and abilities required to assist a therapist.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems and basic computer skills.
• Current police check for work with the vulnerable sector.
• Additional languages, training, experience as asset is an asset but not required.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Additional Information

This position is a current vacancy.

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 [email protected] 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.