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occupational therapist assistant

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Employer details Health Bound Health Network

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*Objective:* The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) works at Health Bound Health Network at Homecare division, provides clinical care to various clients. The OTAs take instruction from Occupational Therapists. *Job Description:* * Assisting Occupational therapists with the delivery of the Plan of Management, including the application of therapeutic modalities, exercise instruction/performance/supervision. * Record subjective symptoms of the patient?s condition, review of previous treatment and outcomes * Carries out Ambulation & Transfer training, Activities of Daily Living (?ADL?) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (?IADL?) for clients * Carries out Upper Extremity program/Lower Extremity program, Range of Motion / stretching program, mobility training, transfer training, cognitive training, functional treatment * Provides indirect care like sewing modification, adaptive clothing, positioning devices, environmental modification (e.g. rearranging furniture), wheelchair/walker modification, inventory check/maintaining equipment * Communicate with Doctors, regarding patients with new complaints or acute injury and/or caregivers *Qualifications:* * Occupational Therapist Assistant diploma from an accredited College program; or Occupational Therapist Assistant program with the corresponding bridging program or equivalent * Related rehabilitation experience with older adult populations with various conditions (orthopedic, neurological, musculoskeletal, mental health, etc.) preferred * Knowledge of Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy areas of practice including activities of daily living, assistive devices, home safety and energy conservation, transfers and ambulation * Knowledge of and skill in providing a range of interventions geared to improving and maintaining function through the use of groups or one-on-one basis * Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Pay: From $27.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 16 per week Benefits: * Dental care * Disability insurance * Extended health care * Life insurance * Vision care Flexible language requirement: * French not required Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday Education: * DCS / DEC (required) Work Location: In person