Ot/Pt Assistant

at  Lakeridge Health

CUPE

Job Title: Ot/Pt Assistant
Status: Casual Part Time
Department: Physio -Cc & Rehab Program, LHAP
Program: Healthy Aging
4 and 8 Hour Shifts; Days, Evenings and Weekends Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering
Wage Schedule: $34.250 - $36.160 per hour
Posting Reference: 2400003498
This position is open to all qualified CUPE staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing October 31, 2024 and closing at 11:59 pm on November 7, 2024.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an Occupational/Physiotherapy Assistant Program of an accredited College or an equivalent combination of education and experience as a Rehabilitation Assistant;
• Inpatient Acute Care expereience;
• Current CPR certification;
• Able to maintain statistical data and general department maintenance duties;
• Able to lift, turn, transfer patients manually and with mechanical aids;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Proven interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Proven team player in a multidisciplinary team;
• Experience working with therapeutic modalities in a hospital physiotherapy department is an asset;
• Must have a satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrated understanding of an commitment to Lakeridge Health’s comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area.

Providing and monitoring various functional restoration and exercise programs under prescription of the Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist with appropriate use of related equipment; providing timely feedback to supervising therapists regarding patient status and response to treatment; assisting in the maintenance of the department including physical environment, equipment and inventory of supplies; setting up class for activities; assisting with ADL treatment and wheelchair maintenance/set-up; assisting the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist to increase level of mobility function; and other duties as assigned.