Rehabilitation Assistant (Independent Contractor), Hospital to Home Program

Circle of Care; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services organization in Toronto is looking for a Rehabilitation Assistant to join their team and support patients transitioning from hospital to home. The successful candidate will hold an OTA and PTA Diploma, have experience in community care, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. This role involves in-person visits, following treatment plans, and ensuring patient safety. Competitive compensation and a commitment to diversity and inclusion are emphasized within the team.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as a Community Care OTA and PTA is preferred.
• Experience supporting patients with cognitive impairment or post-stroke recovery.
• Valid Driver’s license and vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Follow treatment plans outlined by OT or PT.
• Develop respectful relationships with patients and families.
• Assess patients for deterioration and safety risks.

Skills

Community Care OTA and PTA experience

Knowledge of occupational therapy and physiotherapy

Excellent communication skills

Computer literacy

Ability to work in fast-paced setting

Education

Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Diploma

Job description

Overview

Rehabilitation Assistant (Independent Contractor), Hospital to Home Program

4211 Yonge St, North York, ON M2P 2A9, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expired Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:59 AM

The Rehabilitation Assistant, working as an independent contractor, is an integral member of the Sinai Health to Home (SHtoH) point of care team at Circle of Care. With a focus on the social determinants of health, each member of the team works within the program guidelines to support patients recently discharged from Sinai Health. The Rehabilitation Assistant provides implements a treatment plan (either functional improvement or cognitive skill) developed by the OT / PT to specific patients. Working in close partnership with the OT and PT, the Rehabilitation Assistant contributes to successful outcomes while ensuring patient safety and effective reporting to mitigate risk. The program is intended to provide wrap-around services to support the transition from hospital to home and optimize functional recovery through self-efficacy and chronic disease management. In order to touch as many lives as possible and positively impact patient and family outcomes while on the program, team members will practice patient centred care to enable successful transitions into and out of the program.

The Rehabilitation Assistant may work as either an OTA or PTA depending on whether the delegation is provided by the OT or PT. OTs can delegate a home exercise program to improve overall deconditioning including stair safety, transfers with a gait aid, supervised walking, effective use of equipment to prevent falls, and ADL practice to increase functional independence. In addition, home safety activities for patients with cognitive impairment might be delegated as well. The PT will develop a focused treatment plan to restore functioning to arms and legs after fractures, improve balance, strength and walking tolerance, or energy conservation with patients with COPD or CHF. An exercise program may also involve stair safety, transfers with a gait aid or supervised walking to increase activity tolerance.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Practice – Excellence and Quality Improvement
• In person home visits in assigned geographic area in the Toronto region.
• Follow the treatment program as outlined by the OT or PT and identify specific concerns or learning required before proceeding.
• Participate in joint visits for review of the treatment plan and attend monitoring sessions by phone or virtual sessions.
• Develop positive and respectful relationships with patients and families.
• Assess patients daily for any deterioration or possible risk and report to the Program Supervisor or assigned OT / PT.
• Use equipment in the home appropriately as directed and assess for safe use with every patient encounter.
• Use therapeutic communication with patients and their caregivers.
• Clinical Excellence and Quality Improvement
• Review OTA / PTA Assignment of Care document and sign acceptance of treatment plan.
• Document OTA / PTA Treatment Plan after each patient visit. Submit to Circle of Care.
• Submit visit schedule and billings for payment.
• Adhere to verbal reporting requirements with respect to NSNF, Missed Care, Service Refusals or inability to contact patients, adverse events (including witnessed falls), complaints and compliments.
• Information Management and Reporting
• Follow the organization’s policy on privacy and confidentiality and cybersecurity when using own devices for managing PHI.
• Integrated Team and Clinical Leadership
• Strive to promote the values of the Sinai Health to Home program to promote an optimal patient experience, and continuity of care and information.
• Collaborate with OT / PT, communicate any risk situations with the Program Supervisor, and participate in huddles for patient updates.

Risk, Health, and Safety Management

• Identifying and reporting health and safety incidents and concerns in a timely manner to the appropriate supervisors and / or funders, documenting incidents in EasyCare and escalating appropriately to the designated supervisors as outlined in the Client Safety Reporting policy (C.01.38).
• Participating in health and safety processes and procedures
• Participating in maintaining a safe workplace environment by cultivating a positive safety culture and encouraging best practices to promote both staff and client safety and well-being
• Participating in all health and safety training initiatives on a regular basis.
• Taking proactive action against client incidents within your scope of practice.
• Developing a plan to identify, manage and / or minimize client safety risks or situations in adherence with risk management operations policies.
• Assessing the severity of an adverse client safety / risk event and determining the best follow-up and developing an action plan following the event. Collaborating with funder and following any additional processes as required.
• Calling emergency services (911) when the client is an immediate risk of harming themselves or others, or if there is a serious injury and / or imminent harm.
• Evaluating any potential hazards and identifying clients at risk for adverse health and safety events, taking preventative measures when necessary to minimize reoccurrence.
• Reporting all safety events impacting clients, caregivers and families in a timely and honest disclosure.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant Diploma from a recognized College.
• 1+ year of experience as a Community Care OTA and PTA.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy and physiotherapy professions and scope of practice.
• Understanding of the scope and limitations of the Rehabilitation Assistant role and their reporting relationship with the registered therapist.
• Experience working as part of an integrated team with home care or hospital to home programs.
• Commitment to person-centred care and cultural diversity.
• Knowledge of population health and vulnerable populations e.g. elder adults, Indigenous people, people living with mental health and addictions, LGBT+.
• Experience supporting patients with dementia / cognitive impairment or post stroke recovery.
• Excellent communication and collaboration, written and verbal English language skills. Additional language skills an asset (i.e. French speaking).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent computer literacy skills and compliant with PHI cybersecurity guidelines.
• Valid Driver’s license and vehicle required.

Additional information

Circle of Care is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees, volunteers and clients feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve, and creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. Circle of Care seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to those who identify as First Nations, Métis and / or Inuit / Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and / or 2SLGBTQ+.

We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation, please inform us in advance.

We thank you for your interest in Circle of Care. We welcome you to apply for this role, even if you do not meet every requirement listed. Only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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