Position Summary:

As a key member of the Saint Elizabeth clinical team the OTA/PTA will work with clients to increase their health and wellness. The suitable OTA/PTA will be able to work well independently and in a team, they will be customer service focused, and have great people skills. We are currently seeking OTA/PTA is multiple locations for the Mississauga/Halton area. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist the supervising physiotherapist in performing various components of the treatment plans for individuals living in residential care communities
• Perform various treatments as prescribed and directed by the supervising Physiotherapist including but not limited to gait training, balance exercises, transfer training, range of motion, strengthening, application of modalities. (i.e. heat, ice, ultrasound, TENS)
• Deliver dynamic, safe and therapeutically beneficial exercise classes for groups of residents
• Set up and prepare equipment and clean up after residents’ treatments
• Ensure that the resident gym and treatment areas are safe and tidy
• Maintain regular ongoing communication with the physiotherapist regarding any changes or concerns about a resident’s status or treatment interventions

Requirements:

• Completed or in the process of completing a OTA/PTA Diploma.
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment, gait aids and wheelchairs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic fast paced environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive bending, reaching, pushing, lifting and transferring using proper/safe body mechanics.
• Availability to work flexible hours
• A vehicle and valid driver’s license and the ability to travel.
• Vulnerable sector check (current)

About SE Health

At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada.  We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work life balance. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team.

In the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health, SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose.

SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition team at  careers@sehc.com  at your earliest convenience.