Rehabilitation Assistant

at  The Ottawa Hospital

ABOUT THE OTTAWA HOSPITAL

Inspired by research and driven by compassion!
The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.
From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.
Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Formal training with a 2-year Community College Diploma from a recognized College as a Physiotherapist Assistant (PTA) AND Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) or equivalent;
• Thorough knowledge of wheelchair seating/positioning features and assembly, mobility aid adjustment, mechanical lift and other therapeutic modalities/equipment, self-help devices, safe use of workshop equipment;
• Health and physical condition consistent with lifting, bending, transferring patients and long periods of standing, walking, stair climbing, exposure of hands to hot and cold temperatures;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to motivate others;
• Time management skills, ability to prioritize multiple requests in appropriate manner without constant direct supervision;
• Ability to work and interact effectively in a collaborative, interprofessional team setting;
• Initiative, enthusiasm;
• Attention to detail and demonstrated thoroughness to completing tasks/activities;
• Problem solving abilities and sound judgment;
• Commitment to self-directed learning;
• Adaptable to change according to volume/timing of work;
• Eligible to work in Canada.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent team work skills;
• Awareness of ergonomics principles;
• Experience in seating/positioning and wheelchair adjustments;
• Recent experience with working with cognitively impaired patient;
• Ability to use a sewing machine standard and industrial;
• Proficiency in English and French - oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

Please refer the Job description for details