OT/PT Assistant en Hamilton Health Sciences

West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, a 48 bed acute/complex continuing care facility located in Grimsby, Ontario serving the needs of the West Niagara community, is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant to join our team. The Rehabilitation Department provides services that include assessment, treatment, education, and consultation with the interdisciplinary team for acute, complex continuing care clients, and Emergency patients.

As a member of the health care team, assist Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in the rehabilitation of inpatients and outpatients who have a variety of disabling conditions. In addition, assist with clerical and reception duties in the Rehabilitation Department.

Monday to Friday Days

1. Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physiotherapy Assistant Certificate/Diploma from a recognized community college
2. CPR/First Aid up to date
3. Demonstrated knowledge and use of good physical body mechanics
4. Knowledge of equipment, such as wheelchairs, surfaces, and other ADL equipment
5. Working knowledge of InfoMed, MediTech, Outlook, Excel, and Word
6. Previous experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant in a health care setting within the last two years
7. Demonstrated ability to interact with patients, families, and co-workers in an effective, profession, positive, caring manner
 

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

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