Company Description
We are currently hiring Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA) in Mississauga and Etobicoke to be part of a dedicated and specialized team that will deliver a highly integrated, one team, community care model for the Mississauga and Etobicoke communities. Part Time and Full Time hours are available.
We offer the most competitive wages, evening premium, flexible hours, paid sick days, pension, weekend premiums and the opportunity to make a real impact.
With over 40 years of experience, Spectrum Health Care is a leading provider of innovative home health care including specialized and compassionate palliative care. Working in lockstep with health system partners, our skilled team supports people and their families throughout their palliative care journey.
If you are passionate about caring for patients in their care journey, we want you on our team!
Job Description
- Deliver prescribed physiotherapy and occupational therapy interventions under the direction of a supervising therapist
- Assist clients with therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and activities of daily living (ADL) retraining
- Utilize assistive devices and adaptive equipment to support client independence and safety
- Monitor and document clients' progress and report changes to the supervising PT/OT
- Provide education to clients and caregivers on exercises, equipment usage, and strategies for maintaining independence
- Completes documentation as required
- Regularly assesses the patient’s surroundings to ensure a safe home environment
Qualifications
- Certificate or Diploma in the Occupational Therapist Assistant or Physiotherapy Assistant Program from a recognized community college program or school registered with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities or equivalent in training and experience
- Current police check for work with the vulnerable sector
- Additional languages as asset
- Valid G2/G driver’s license, third party insurance coverage must be maintained at $1,000,000.00 and access to a reliable vehicle
