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About the Role
Provide client-centered clinical care under the direction and supervision of a Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist, conducting home visits as recommended.
Responsibilities
- Assist and supervise clients with prescribed exercise programs or ADL training.
- Assist and supervise clients with walking, transfers, stairs, and safe mobility using proper body mechanics.
- Provide client and family education and support for physical, functional, and self-care needs.
- Assist with gross motor, fine motor, and balance activities.
- Monitor and report changes in client health status to the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist.
- Participate in program planning, quality improvement, and evaluation.
- Document in the client record and collect required data.
Requirements
- Diploma as an OTA/PTA from an accredited college program.
- Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience, preferably in the community working with geriatric clients with variable diagnoses and multiple co-morbidities.
- Skilled communicator with a successful track record of coaching/mentoring clients.
- Current First Aid Certificate and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.
- Evidence of continuous education.
- Sound critical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated understanding and practice of rehabilitation principles and techniques.
Skills
- Communication
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Critical thinking
- Judgment
- Problem-solving
- Collaboration
- Rehabilitation principles
- Rehabilitation techniques
Location
- Community settings
- Homes
- Schools
- Retirement homes
Work Type
- Home visits
- Community
Experience Level
- 2 years relevant work experience
Education Level
- Diploma as an OTA/PTA from an accredited college program
Salary/Compensations
- $50,000–$75,000
Benefits
- Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
- Compensation for education and professional development
- Comprehensive orientation and training
- Mentorship and peer support
- Career development opportunities
- Employee and family assistance program
- Wellness resources
- Perks & discounts
- Staff & service provider events
About the Company
- VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario.
- Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals.
- VHA is a leading learning organization.
- VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada.
- VHA is an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate.
- VHA is a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.
Equal Opportunity
- VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization.
- A diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA.
- We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience.
- VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups.