Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant (Ota/Pta)

CarePartners is one of Ontario’s largest, most reputable and well-established accredited home health care providers, providing nursing, personal support, home support, palliative, therapy and rehabilitation support services for patients of all ages across urban and rural Ontario. We visit approximately 80,000 patients each year in homes, schools, clinics, workplaces and retirement homes, spread across 14 branches and 21 nursing clinics.

We continuously innovate to meet patient needs with specialized (award-winning) care programs and technology, including virtual care and AI.

If you are looking for flexible scheduling, look no more. CarePartners can provide you with more time for a better work-life balance!

We are looking for Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) and Physiotherapy Assistants (PTs) to provide one on one care in the community/home setting as part of our interdisciplinary care team. Competitive wage starting at $20.81 per hour

This is a Full-Time/Part Time role and hours will be varied.

• Can be Internationally trained clinician or Registered Kinesiologist
• Ability to foster independence of the client in the home and in the community
• Demonstrated understanding and practice of rehabilitation principles and techniques
• Flexible scheduling supporting employee work life balance
• Ability to participate and follow treatment programs and care plans
• An Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA/PTA) diploma from an Ontario college program an asset
• Supportive & dedicated Safety Health & Wellness team & Pandemic Response team
• A valid driver’s license and vehicle
• Professional treatment of patients in the community and in their homes
• Employment perks such as Employee Assistance Program, Perkopolis, Rewards Points
• Inspiring leadership and opportunities for professional growth
• Proven computer skills, including email, MS Word and Outlook, work scheduling systems
• Provides client/family education and support to address physical, functional and self-care needs as assigned
• Sound critical thinking skills, good judgement and problem-solving skills
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• To protect our patients, we require current vulnerable sector check screening, a clear background check and proof of COVID 19 vaccination*
• Assists with gross motor, fine motor and balance activities
• Works independently and as an integral member of an interdisciplinary care team
• Current First Aid Certificate and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
• Interprofessional collaboration with our Professional Practice Research & Education Team
• Delivers therapy within the Care Plan with respect to Community Health Services, independently or in cooperation with the Home and Community Care Support Services (HCCSS)
• Experience working one-on-one as a therapeutic support with clients
• Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Monitors and report changes in health status to the supervising Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist
• Performs other duties as required
• Works with the patient on appropriate time-specific, measurable goals and outcomes in collaboration with the care team

In addition to providing home-based health care, CarePartners also serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in retirement homes and shared care settings. Through our Community Nursing Services outreach program, we’ve been organizing staff-led medical care and clinics in countries with poor access to health care since 2009.

CarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities. Candidates can request accommodations at any time in the hiring process.

• CarePartners promotes and facilitates, as appropriate, the immunization of employees in order to provide a safe working environment for its employees, to deliver safe care to patients and to fulfill its commitment to evidence-based health promotion. In accordance with Public Health guidelines CarePartners has implemented safety protocols to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as COVID-19. All employees will be required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as directed by CarePartners and mandated by public health authorities. All new hires of CarePartners are required at this time to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, in accordance with our policies and procedures.

$1500 Signing Bonus

CarePartners is one of Ontario’s largest, most reputable and well-established accredited home health care providers, providing nursing, personal support, home support, palliative, therapy and rehabilitation support services for patients of all ages across urban and rural Ontario. We visit approximately 80,000 patients each year in homes, schools, clinics, workplaces and retirement homes, spread across 14 branches and 21 nursing clinics.

We continuously innovate to meet patient needs with specialized (award-winning) care programs and technology, including virtual care and AI.

We are currently looking for someone to join our dynamic Nursing Team in the role of Clinical Practice Lead. This person will work closely with our provincial Professional Practice Research & Education (PPRE) team and support clinical standards, orientation, and training. They will collaborate with leaders and help align strategic goals, priorities and initiatives set out and defined by our unique patient populations and Ontario Health Teams (OHTs).

We are looking for a Clinical Practice Lead in the Waterloo, ON area.

Participation in the Branch On-Call schedule is required, which includes evenings and weekends on a rotational basis.

• Responsible for maintaining quality management procedures and practices within the Nursing team and department.
• Supports, mentors and coaches front line clinical staff while delivering ongoing clinical education designed by the PPRE team.
• $1500 signing bonus, payable after 6 months of work
• Promotes and markets Community Health Services and maintains positive public relations.
• 2+ years of community experience in leading exceptional clinical practice in a community care setting
• French language skills are an asset
• Demonstrated ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Vehicle is required and some occasional travel within Ontario is required
• Flexible work from home arrangements supporting employee work life balance
• Interprofessional collaboration with our Professional Practice Research & Education Team
• Registered with the CNO.
• Experience in a formal leadership role considered an asset
• Approves, trains and monitors special functions as outlined in the Regulated Health Professions Act and in compliance with Community Health Services policies and practices
• Strong proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office.
• Inspiring leadership and opportunities for professional growth
• Regulated Health Professional Registered Nurse
• Works with regional management with respect to Community Health Services, in cooperation with the LHIN, HCCSS and OHT if applicable.
• Uses new technology e.g. virtual care to support frontline staff and patients to achieve desired care plan goals
• Promotes and provides active guidance for workplace Health and Safety.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, as asset
• Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Supportive & dedicated Safety Health & Wellness team & Pandemic Response team
• Other employment perks such as Employee Assistance Program, Perkopolis, Rewards Points
• Builds relationships to enhance local capacity and understanding of system navigation supports, at a local and regional level, to support holistic patient care delivery

In addition to providing home-based personal support, rehabilitation and therapy, nursing and palliative care across Ontario, CarePartners also serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in nursing homes and shared care settings. Since 2009, through our outreach program, we’re also proud to work in collaboration with international agencies to organize medical care and clinics in countries with poor access to health care. We seek to live our values at home and abroad, supporting the health of communities with purpose and passion.

CarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities. Candidates can request accommodations at any time in the hiring process.

• CarePartners promotes and facilitates, as appropriate, the immunization of employees in order to provide a safe working environment for its employees, to deliver safe care to patients and to fulfill its commitment to evidence-based health promotion. In accordance with Public Health guidelines CarePartners has implemented safety protocols to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as COVID-19. All employees will be required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as directed by CarePartners and mandated by public health authorities. All new hires of CarePartners are required at this time to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, in accordance with our policies and procedures.

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