Posted 4 months ago
Rehabilitation Assistant
@ Spectrum Health Care
Ajax, Ontario
Overview
Community Advantage Rehabilitation, a Spectrum Health Care company, is hiring part-time Rehabilitation Assistants (OTA/PTAs) in Ajax to support client-centered care under a supervising therapist. The work covers therapeutic exercise, mobility and ADL training, equipment training and home assessments. Pay starts at $21.26 per hour, with a pension and flexible scheduling stated.
Pay:
Up to $21.26 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide therapeutic exercise and ADL retraining under therapist supervision
- Train clients on adaptive equipment and mobility aids
- Monitor progress and maintain accurate documentation
- Educate clients and caregivers on exercises and safety
- Assess home environments for safety
Requirements summary:
- Rehabilitation Assistant certificate or diploma (OTA/PTA)
- Proficiency with electronic documentation systems
- Current vulnerable sector police check
- Valid Ontario driver's licence and reliable vehicle
- Additional languages or experience an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · smartrecruiters
- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Client sites, Home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Rehabilitation Assistant Certificate, Vulnerable sector police check |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physiotherapy Assistant |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Retirement plan |
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Spectrum Health Care
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Full company description
A proudly Canadian company with over 40 years of experience, Spectrum Health Care delivers a standard of care and a level of service that is reliable, trusted and unsurpassed in quality. Spectrum Health Care is a leading provider of innovative home health care, senior companionship services and specialized services in Ontario and Quebec.
- LinkedIn followers
- 5,782
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 703
- Reported office locations
- 2 Bloor Street East, Suite 2101, Toronto, Ontario M4W 1A8, CA
- Business categories
- Hospital
- Health Care
- Other recorded names
- Spectrum Health Care
- Spectrum Health Care (SHC)
- Specialties
- Nursing
- Homemaking
- Personal Support
- Foot Care
- and Corporate Wellness
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
A proudly Canadian company with over 40 years of experience, Spectrum Health Care delivers a standard of care and a level of service that is reliable, trusted and unsurpassed in quality. Spectrum Health Care is a leading provider of innovative home health care, senior companionship services and specialized services in Ontario and Quebec.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Specialties | NursingHomemakingPersonal SupportFoot Careand Corporate Wellness |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 143 |
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Company Description
Community Advantage Rehabilitation (CAR), a Spectrum Health Care Company is hiring Occupational Therapy Assistants and Physiotherapy Assistants (OTA/PTAs) to join our team as Rehabilitation Assistants supporting safe, client-centered care in the Ajax community.
Starting at $21.26/hour, this role comes with more than just a paycheque—you’ll also enjoy great perks, a pension, and a supportive team environment where you can thrive.
Why Join CAR, a Spectrum Health Care company? At Spectrum, we don’t just deliver care—we reimagine it. Join a purpose-driven, collaborative team where you’ll enjoy flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and growth opportunities.
Job Description
- Provide hands-on physiotherapy and occupational therapy interventions under the guidance of a supervising therapist, assisting clients with therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and activities of daily living (ADL) retraining
- Assist in training clients on adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and mobility aids to enhance independence and safety
- Monitor client progress, maintain accurate documentation, and report changes to the supervising PT/OT
- Educate clients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, equipment usage, and strategies for maintaining safety and independence
- Assess and maintain safe, comfortable home environments that support client health and well-being
- Demonstrate compassionate, respectful care in all interactions while advocating for patient rights and participating in ongoing professional development
Qualifications
- Certificate or Diploma in the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapy Assistant Program (Rehabilitation Assistant Certificate) from a recognized community college program or program, designed to education and provide the skills and abilities required to assist a therapist.
- Proficiency with electronic documentation systems and basic computer skills
- Current police check for work with the vulnerable sector
- Additional languages, training, experience as asset is an asset but not required
- Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
Additional Information
This position is a current vacancy
Spectrum Health Care is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. Click here to learn more about this esteemed honour.
We thank all applicants, however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
If you require accommodation because of disability through the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at ([email protected]) for assistance.
Spectrum Health Care is committed to fostering, cultivating and building a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization. We strive to attract, engage and develop a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve and we know a diverse workforce is key to the growth and success of our organization.
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