Occupational / Physiotherapy Assistant (3029)

DEPARTMENT: Physiotherapy

BARGAINING UNIT: CUPE

JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: French essential and spoken English

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent assists physiotherapists by performing various clinical and technical tasks related to treatment to restore, maintain or improve patients' level of functional independence. This work may be performed with or without a health professional present after the necessary instructions are given. The incumbent is also responsible for preparing, storing and cleaning equipment and supplies, and ensuring that work areas are clean and tidy. The work also involves taking part in planning and implementing activities for the department or programs and may include quality improvement and risk management activities, compilation of statistics, orientation of new employees and clinical training of students. The incumbent may work with an inpatient and/or outpatient population of any age.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma plus an additional program or course in rehabilitation techniques lasting more than one year and up to two years, or the equivalent;
• Patient Handling for Health Workers or obtain it by set deadline;
• Proven skills in communication and interpersonal skills;
• Sense of observation, effective time management and client focus;
• Initiative, good judgment and sense of responsibility;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Physical ability to perform assigned work;
• Good work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, the Network's management philosophy and organizational values;
• Adherence to Vitalité Health Network's confidentiality rules.

NOTE:

• The selected candidate will be required to travel within the area as needed for operational purposes.

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.