OTA/Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant - *Polish Speaking - Barrie*

at  InvisibleCare

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-Secondary Graduation Diploma/University Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant from a recognized college is required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working directly with individuals with acquired brain injuries, complex physical injuries, or other rehabilitation needs.
• Strong knowledge of acquired brain injuries (ABI), motor vehicle accident (MVA)-related injuries, and rehabilitative therapy approaches.
• Proven ability to assist in implementing therapeutic interventions, manage multiple tasks, and support individuals with mental health diagnoses.
• Effective skills in behavioral management and cognitive problem-solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, time management, and documentation abilities.
• Competency in computer use and data entry.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Consistent work performance, with demonstrated reliability, flexibility, and effective teamwork skills.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Availability to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends as needed.
• Must possess a valid Ontario driver’s license and have reliable access to a vehicle.
  Job Types: Part-time, Casual
  Pay: $28.00-$34.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Do you have reliable access to a vehicle?

Experience:

• OTA: 2 years (required)

Language:

• Polish (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the roa

• Support clients to ensure their optimum physical, social and emotional well-being.
• Provide one to one support and group support within the home and community to adults with an Acquired Brain Injury/chronic pain syndrome with activities of daily living, personal care, and rehabilitation planning.
• Support clients with their rehabilitation programs, as directed by regulated health care professionals, to help them reach their rehabilitation goals following a brain injury, work-related illness or accident, mental health diagnosis, or spinal cord injury.
• Assist in monitoring behaviors or activities that affect the safety, security, and well-being of clients and caregivers.
• Observe and report changes in the client’s health status or needs.
• Provide individualized customer service of the highest quality.
• Be respectful, courteous, and pleasant at all time.
• Communicates effectively with clients, families, staff, and management.
• Maintain high-quality, accurate documentation of observations related client’s behavioral and cognitive limitations.
• Role modeling, cueing, and prompting effective communication skills.
• Work co-operatively with team members.
• Provide services on a flexible basis including evenings and weekends.
• Receive direction from management and implement regular feedback provided.
• Participate in quality improvement and continuous growth and training activities as directed.
• Adhere to workplace policies and operational procedures.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality within designated shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.