Rehabilitation Assistant

Please Note:

If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.

Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

Who you are:

You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage

You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard

You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

What we are looking for:

As a member of a dynamic healthcare team, you will work collaboratively with the interprofessional team and will provide support to the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in providing quality patient care.

Under the supervision of a Physiotherapist, activities will include:

Carrying out a developed patient exercise program

Gait and balance training

Conducting exercise groups

Application of modalities within the scope of practice

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, activities will include:

ADL training

Implementing individual and group treatment programs

Designing and making assistive devices to improve ADL and cognitive functioning

Non-clinical duties include:

Set-up and management of the equipment

Cleaning and upkeep of equipment and therapy space

Administrative duties as assigned

Other duties as assigned

What you bring to the role:

Graduate of an accredited OTA/PTA education program in Canada Related previous experience or sound knowledge of the rehabilitation/physiotherapy/occupational assistant role Previous seating experience would be an assetBLS Certification is Required Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the members of the interprofessional team Evidence of self-direction and flexibility in your work approach

Proficient computer skills and experience with MS Office; experience with Meditech is an asset

Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards

Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Work Schedule:

8 hr shifts ) 7 days a week Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

BAND RRange:$32.48 - $38.78

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services.

We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives,…