OTA/PTA - Casual

POSTING DATE: July 16, 2024

TITLE: Therapy Assistant (PTA/OTA)

Casual

PROGRAM: Hospital

HRS OF WORK: Day shifts (may include weekends)

RATE OF PAY: Start Rate After 9 Months After 18 Months

$30.65 $31.25 $31.67

POSITION SUMMARY:

The OTA/PTA works under the direction and supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist to engage clients /patients through therapeutic mobilization care plan and self-care activities to improve or maintain function. The OTA/PTA delivers safe and client-centered care while maintaining the practice standards of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) and the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from a formal training program in Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physiotherapy Assistant at a Ministry of Education approved community college.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience working with functionally challenged patients preferred
• Demonstrates good communication, accountability, organization and interpersonal skills
• Time management skills
• Adaptable to handling changing workloads
• Demonstrates commitment towards learning new skills
• Demonstrates ability to function as a team member
• Good attendance record
• Physical ability to perform tasks associated with the job

St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, facilities, and people. St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, and will work to accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontario for Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application process, please contact Human Resources at employment@sjhcg.ca for assistance. If the applicant requires specific accommodations because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.