occupational therapy assistant
Posted on
October 26, 2024
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Employer details
South Keys Health Center
Job details
Join our team as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) and play a critical role in helping individuals achieve their goals and improve their daily lives. As an OTA, you will be executing personalized treatment plans designed by a Registered Occupational Therapist. Under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives and watch as they reach new levels of independence and satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
* Implement tailored treatment programs created by Occupational Therapists, including activities such as feeding, dressing, cognitive groups, and assistive device training.
* Provide assistance with daily living activities.
* Contribute to group work and assist with patient transfers as necessary.
* Ensure a safe, hygienic, and well-stocked treatment environment.
* Keep accurate records of patient progress and workload statistics.
* Communicate effectively with clients, families, interdisciplinary team members, external agencies, and vendors.
* Work collaboratively with clients/families and the interdisciplinary team to deliver client-centered, goal-oriented, evidence-based, and results-driven care.
* Respect clients' and families' rights to make decisions based on their personal values, beliefs, and experiences.
* Collaborate with clients/families to plan, execute, and evaluate care plans.
Candidates will be considered based on the following qualifications:
* Graduated from a recognized and accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
* Preference given to candidates with background in clinical and community rehabilitation setting.
* Prior experience as an OT Assistant, under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, is an asset.
* Strong verbal and written communication abilities to interact effectively with various parties
* Demonstrate excellent time management and organizational abilities.
Rate pay:
$25 to $30 per hour.
Schedule: Day shift
Ability to commute:
* Ottawa and surrounding areas
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 80 per week
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:
* French not required
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Work Location: On the road
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LocationOttawa, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$25.00 to $30.00HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Full time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
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