Rehabilitation Assistant

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit and shuttle access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

University Health Network in Toronto is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant to aid physiotherapists and occupational therapists under supervision. You will assist with treatment plans, daily activities, and patient movement, contributing to patient recovery in a dynamic hospital setting.

The position requires a Certificate in Physiotherapy and OT Assistance, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to multitask.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Assistance.
• Proficiency in rehabilitation principles and tools.
• Knowledge of patient movement and transfer techniques.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Efficient multitasking and collaboration abilities.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Flexible availability, including weekends.
• Consistent attendance and performance history.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in daily activities under clinical expert guidance.
• Support individual and group treatment plans, including applying packs and splints.
• Aid in walking and exercise routines for individuals and groups.
• Provide equipment and modify materials for patient treatment.
• Train patients in equipment use and develop patient connections.
• Assist with patient transportation, lifting, and transfers.
• Prepare materials, maintain records, and ensure clean treatment areas.
• Educate patients and caregivers on device usage.
• Participate in conferences and meetings as needed.
• Uphold safety standards and hospital protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Flexible availability

Attendance history

Healthcare experience

Patient handling

Transfer techniques

Office suite

Education

Certificate in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Assistance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

UHN is Canada's #1 hospital and the world's #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN's vision is to build A Healthier World and it's only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Union:SEIU - Service
Number of vacancies:1
New or Replacement Position:Replacement
Site: UHN Reactivation Care Centre - 82 Buttonwood York, ON M6M 2J5
Department: Transitional Care Program
Reports to: Manager, Program Services
Hours: 0.8 FTE \ 30 hours per week
Wage Range:$35.56 to $36.14 (Start rate non-negotiable)
Shifts:Days - M-F
Status:Temporary Part-Time (6 month contact)
Closing Date: August 6, 2026

Position Summary

As a Rehabilitation Assistant, your responsibility is to aid physiotherapists and occupational therapists in executing particular aspects of the treatment plan devised by the therapist. This assistance is provided under the direct supervision of the therapist.

Duties

• Assist patients in daily activities under clinical expert guidance.
• Support individual and group treatment plans, including applying packs and splints.
• Aid in walking and exercise routines for individuals and groups.
• Provide equipment and modify materials for patient treatment.
• Train patients in equipment use and develop patient connections.
• Assist with patient transportation, lifting, and transfers.
• Prepare materials, maintain records, and ensure clean treatment areas.
• Educate patients and caregivers on device usage.
• Participate in conferences and meetings as needed.
• Uphold safety standards and hospital protocols.
• Live and promote the center's core values.
• Contribute to student education and training.
• Stay informed about circumstances and actions that could impact the well-being of patients, residents, students, staff, volunteers, doctors, and visitors, including:
• Complying with hospital safety standards and relevant laws
• Identifying and preventing safety concerns and issues
• Taking corrective measures when possible
• Attending safety meetings/training to meet the Center's criteria
• Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the Centre's core values and helps patients get their life back
• An employee's disciplinary record will be reviewed as part of the assessment of qualifications

• Certificate in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Assistance.
• Proficiency in rehabilitation principles and tools.
• Knowledge of patient movement and transfer techniques.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Efficient multitasking and collaboration abilities.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Flexible availability, including weekends.
• Consistent attendance and performance history.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.