Ot/Pt Assistant

CUPE

Job Title: Ot/Pt Assistant *REPOST*
Status: Casual Part Time
Department: Ambulatory Rehab Centre
Program: Healthy Aging
4 and 8 Hour Shifts, Days Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $35.020 - $36.970 per hour
CUPE: 2600001983

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering patient care in a patient-centred care environment for the musculoskeletal population. This position assists the Physiotherapist with direct patient care activities such as providing, monitoring and documenting various functional restoration and exercise programs with appropriate use of related equipment; providing timely feedback to supervising therapists regarding patient status and response to treatment; assisting in the maintenance of the department including physical environment, equipment and inventory of supplies; setting up outpatient class for activities; and performing other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

" Graduate of an Occupational/Physiotherapy Assistant Program of an accredited College or an equivalent combination of education and experience as a Rehabilitation Assistant;
" Outpatient patient care experience is preferred;
" Current CPR certification, is required;
" Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and apply critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills;
" Demonstrated ability to apply modalities safely and appropriately;
" Able to maintain statistical data and general department maintenance duties;
" Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations;
" Demonstrated good communication, documentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community;
" Ability to collaborate with inter-professional healthcare teams and involving team members in patient treatment as required;
" Physically able to meet the demands of a busy area including lifting, bending, reaching and standing for extended periods;
" Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
" Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area;
" Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.

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