Therapy Assistants

SE Health is currently hiring Therapy Assistants to work at Mackenzie Health Hospital for our acute care programs. The Therapy Assistant will support the Therapist in providing services to patients. The successful candidate will be familiar working in a team environment and be available to potentially work early evening hours as needed.

We are currently hiring Therapy Assistant to work Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital in the following units

Medicine/Ortho (Casual weekend)

As a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team, the Occupational Therapist/ Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA/PTA) will collaborate in the provision of therapeutic services. The Therapy Assistant will practice under the guidance and direction of a qualified Registered Occupational Therapist and/or Physiotherapist.

As the successful candidate, you are a graduate of a recognized OTA/PTA Certificate or Diploma program from an “accredited community college” with one year of work experience in an inpatient setting. Growth That Meets Your Ambition Build your skills with education bursaries, tuition support, ongoing training and mentorship. Our leadership team is available 24/7 to help you practice to full scope and deliver excellent care. As a social enterprise, we support research into Senior’s Health and Aging.

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At SE you are afforded the time you need to help patients, to build rapport, to accomplish patient care and recovery goals, and to understand the home and life environments that impact recovery in a way you can’t in most other settings. Assist the supervising Physiotherapist and Occupational therapist in performing various components of the treatment plans for patients in the hospital setting.

Perform various treatments as prescribed and directed by the supervising Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapists including, but not limited to, gait training, balance exercises, transfer training, range of motion, strengthening, ADL re-training, and the application of modalities. (Ensure that the therapy gym and treatment areas are safe and tidy.

Minimum 1-year experience working in an inpatient setting is required (inpatient unit experience is preferred).

Criminal background check, Vulnerable sector check and Immunization record (current).

About SE Health

SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise advancing health with heart. With 115+ years of impact, we bring hope, happiness and exceptional care to people and communities across Canada. We lead with empathy, dignity and purpose while building a future where everyone can realize their full health and well-being potential. COVID-19: To protect the health of our clients, teams, and communities, all SE Health employees must be fully vaccinated (two doses, 14+ days since the final dose).

Accessibility: If you require accommodations due to illness or disability, please contact Talent Acquisition at Voir email sur ca.snapjobsearch.com . This role is a replacement position. The hiring pay range is $26.00 - $28.50 per hour based on experience.