Occupational Therapy Assistant​/Physiotherapy Assistant

VHA Home Health Care (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.”

Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs.

Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.”View more comments from our clients and their family members.

Pay Range Base Salary: $53,000.00 - $66,000.00 (commensurate with experience)
We are seeking Occupational Therapy Assistant for our MGH2

Home Program This is a unique Occupational Therapy Assistant position supporting East Toronto Health Partners’ (ETHP) strategy to improve client transitions from hospital-to-home through the newly established MGH2

Home program. This short-term transitional program (up to 90 days) involves linking together Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), Spectrum Health Care, VHA Home Health Care and Wood Green to support earlier discharges of adults with higher needs to reintegrate into their home and community. This multi-disciplinary team will work as “one team”, along with the client and designated family, to address their complex health and social needs in the development of a single “one team” care plan.

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant at VHA Home Health Care you will provide client-centered clinical care under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist. You will be conducting home visits for the clients of VHA as per the Occupational therapist's recommendations.

Areas of accountability:

VHA's Occupational Therapy Assistants have the following key areas of accountability, but not limited to:

Assist/supervise the client with his/her individual prescribed exercise programs or ADL training

Assist/supervise client with walking, transfers, stairs, safe mobility, and positioning using proper body mechanics

Provide client/family education and support to address physical, functional, and self-care needs as assigned

Assist with gross motor, fine motor, and balance activities

Monitor and report changes in health status to the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist Participate in program planning, quality improvement, and evaluation

Document in the client record and collect required data as requested

Required Qualifications:

Diploma as an OTA/PTA from an accredited college program.

You have a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience, preferably in the community working with geriatric clients with variable diagnoses and multiple co-morbidities.

You are a skilled communicator and have a successful track record of coaching/mentoring clients to participate in a professional manner.

Current First Aid Certificate and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate required.

Evidence of continuous education.

Sound critical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills.

The ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.

Demonstrated understanding and practice of rehabilitation principles and techniques.

What makes VHA’s compensation unique?

Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees

Compensation for education and professional development

VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career

Mentorship and peer support

Career development opportunities

Employee and family assistance program

Wellness resources

Perks & discounts

Staff & service provider events

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