Job Description

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.

:

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 children and young 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: $27.00-$33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6 - 12 per week

Education:

DCS / DEC (required)
Work Location: In person