Rehabilitation Assistant: Facilitate Mobility & Recovery

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive offer packages

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Career development

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network in Toronto General Hospital is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant to support Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy by handling clinical duties as assigned by the PT or OT.

You will assist Therapists with functional mobility, supervise patients during treatments, and help ensure supplies and equipment are ready and maintained for daily sessions. A community college certificate or PTA/OTA credentials is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a community college certificate program.
• Completion of a recognized PTA/ OTA and/or Rehabilitation Assistant certificate program.
• Up to one year of relevant acute care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of equipment and materials used in OT/PT treatments.
• Standard First Aid/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Providing treatment to progress clients and prepare them for discharge.
• Assisting Therapists in the functional mobility of patients under supervision of a PT or OT.
• Independently supervising patients during treatment activities and ensuring exercises are performed safely.
• Ensuring clinical supplies are available for treatment sessions.
• Maintaining treatment areas and equipment and ordering supplies as needed.
• Participating in supervision of Rehabilitation Assistant students.
• Participating in department meetings and hospital activities as required.
• Performing cross functional duties as required.

Skills

Interdisciplinary team

Microsoft Office

Communication

Client service

Stressful environment

Education

Community college certificate

PTA/ OTA certificate

Job description

University Health Network in Toronto General Hospital is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant to support Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy by handling clinical duties as assigned by the PT or OT.

You will assist Therapists with functional mobility, supervise patients during treatments, and help ensure supplies and equipment are ready and maintained for daily sessions. A community college certificate or PTA/OTA credentials is required.