OT-PT Assistant

Overview

Assess, prepare and assist patients with treatment under the direction of the therapists in a variety of settings including in the department, the pool and on the wards. Assist patients with transportation. Maintain work materials and supplies. Responsible for order and cleanliness in the work areas. This role will include 4 shifts Monday to Friday and 1 regular weekend shift Saturday or Sunday subject to change based on operational needs.

Education

• Graduate from a recognized Community College OT/PT Assistant program.
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous acute care experience required.
• Experience in orthopaedics, stroke & neurology, respirology, geriatrics, and/or general internal medicine an asset.
• Ability to clinically reason based upon knowledge of anatomy and physiology required.
• Ability to modify interventions quickly in accordance to changes in patient status required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to carry out directions of therapists.
• Independent decision- making skills required.
• Good team player.
• Demonstrated interest in relevant continuing education.
• Good work and attendance record required.
• All employees of Toronto East Health network - Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
• All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
• All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to Toronto East Health Network's policies and practices.