Therapy Assistant (OTA/PTA)

Saint Elizabeth; Middlesex Centre; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization in Canada is looking for dedicated Therapy Assistants (OTA/PTA) to provide client-centered care as part of an interdisciplinary team. This full-time role requires effective communication and organizational skills, along with a valid driver’s license. Join an inclusive workplace that offers competitive pay, benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Benefits

Pension

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of relevant work experience is preferred.
• Experience in home/community care, acute care, chronic disease management is an asset.
• Ability to travel with a vehicle and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care in an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain effective relationships and communicate with disciplines.
• Assist clients in care activities as assigned by healthcare professionals.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

OTA/PTA Diploma from accredited program

Job description

Overview

We are hiring dynamic, passionate Therapy Assistants (OTA/PTA) who want to be part of the transformational change in home and community care by providing care in a truly client-centered approach. You are excited about working in an environment that puts the care team in the driving seat and part of a self-directed team that offers a high level of autonomy and responsibility. You will be part of a diverse, collaborative care team that will provide services to a roster of clients in the community with a focus on a holistic plan of care and client-centered goals addressing client’s physical, cognitive, social, emotional and spiritual domains. You are a member of the interdisciplinary team who will assist the client and family reach the client’s care goals. As part of the SE Transitions team, you will be a part of the team that will be accountable for the care and services you provide and the outcomes your clients achieve.

Contract role - 12 months

Location - 1340 Huron Street, London, ON N5V 3R3, Canada

Full time - Monday to Friday (37.5 hours a week)

Responsibilities

• Provision of comprehensive care in an interdisciplinary team
• Provide continuous and comprehensive support to your team in the delivery of care for your client’s
• Maintains effective relationships/communication and works collaboratively with other disciplines to implement interdisciplinary care plans within your role
• Participate in regular interdisciplinary team communication (e.g. huddle, rounds, status updates)
• Uses communication tools to effectively communicate changes in the client’s condition to the primary care lead/clinician and other members of the care team as required
• Assists clients in care activities as assigned by the Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist
• Provision of delegated acts/treatments as part of the interdisciplinary team and within the role of an unregulated care provider
• Provide care with clients and families adhering to SE Health’s policies and procedures as adopted from Ministry of Health Guidelines
• Proactively identifies, promotes and seeks to improve client safety as part of their everyday work

Qualifications

• OTA/PTA Diploma from accredited program
• Minimum one year of relevant work experience is preferred
• Experience in one of the following areas: home/community care, acute care, chronic disease management, health promotion and palliative care
• Community experience is an asset
• Vulnerable sector check (current)
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and exercise good judgement is required
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable with excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated skills working independently and in a team environment
• A vehicle and valid driver’s license and the ability to travel

About SE Health

At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work life balance. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team.

In the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health, SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose.

SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] at your earliest convenience