PT​/OTAssistant

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Work Type:
Temporary Part Time Approx. until April 2027

Location:

WRHN @ Queen’s Blvd (formerly St. Mary’s General Hospital Campus)

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Please Note:

New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

The Therapy Assistant assists Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in helping patients recovering from surgery, illnesses, and injuries to manage pain and to regain movement. The Therapy Assistant is involved with implementing patient treatment interventions as outlined by the supervising Therapist. The Therapy Assistant helps promote the health of patients by assisting patients to maintain and restore function, and develop skills for participation in daily activities.

• Graduate of an approved Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant college program.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification.
• Knowledge of, and ability to demonstrate corporate core competencies including
• customer service, communication, team work, initiative/self-management and
• accountability, and flexibility/adaptability.
• Knowledge of the use and application of patient handling equipment and procedures.
• Employee must demonstrate basic computer skills
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Commitment to maintain and promote healthy working relationships
• Ability to work with diverse patients and interdisciplinary staff populations.
• Demonstrated ability to use patient handling equipment safely and effectively.
• Demonstrated physical stamina to assist in the mobilization, transfer and/or positioning of patients
• Must be capable of repetitive bending and lifting and be able to stand and walk for a major part of the day.
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of organization, communication, and interpersonal relations.
• Successfully able to perform their function in accordance with prescribed standards that focuses on the priority of People Safety and the delivery of the highest standard of Quality Care.
• Demonstrate the physical and mental capabilities necessary for proper and efficient performance of the essential duties of the position.

• Acute Care hospital experience
• Recent practice in therapy
• Familiarity with electronic…