Therapy Assistant (OTA/PTA)

JOB SUMMARY:

We are hiring dynamic, passionate Therapy Assistants (OTA/PTA) who want to be part of the transformational change in home and community care by providing care in a truly client-centered approach. You are excited about working in an environment that puts the care team in the driving seat and part of a self-directed team that offers a high level of autonomy and responsibility. You will be part of a diverse, collaborative care team that will provide services to a roster of clients in the community with a focus on a holistic plan of care and client-centered goals addressing client's physical, cognitive, social, emotional and spiritual domains. You are a member of the interdisciplinary team who will assist the client and family reach the client's care goals. As part of the SE Transitions team, you will be a part of the team that will be accountable for the care and services you provide and the outcomes your clients achieve.

There are many reasons why you will want to bring your talent to our team:

• Develop yourself with SE. We have Tuition Assistance Programs, continuing education, training, and professional development to support your life-long learning. And our leadership team will support you to practice to full scope, to integrate the most current evidence into your practice, and to be part of a strong and supportive team that gives you the right mix of team and independence. .SE's orientation and development programs are designed to support both new and seasoned practitioners to excel, and to enable you to provide the very best care in a warm and nurturing way.
• Manage your life. At SE, you'll have the flexibility to control your schedule to balance your life around child care or elder care or whatever it is you need to do to have a healthy balance of life and work. You have the freedom to set and adjust your schedule, with your roster of clients.
• Support to be your best. SE Therapists are afforded the time they need to help their patients, to build rapport, to accomplish patient care and recovery goals, and to understand the home and life environments that impact recovery in a way you can't in most other settings. At SE, you meet your patients where they are, and together you take them to new heights!
• Grow your career. SE health is a large national organization with diverse healthcare business lines. You'll have an opportunity - and will be supported - to do different types of patient-facing therapy roles in different locations if that is what you're interested in. Or you can pivot to supporting or leadership positions where you use your therapy skills as a foundation to contribute and make an impact in different ways.
• Competitive Compensation. Our Total Rewards package includes a competitive rate, group benefits, RRSP pension, and exclusive perks/discounts available only to SE Health staff

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provision of comprehensive care in an interdisciplinary team
• Provide continuous and comprehensive support to your team in the delivery of care for your client's
• Maintains effective relationships/communication and works collaboratively with other disciplines to implement interdisciplinary care plans within your role
• Participate in regular interdisciplinary team communication (e.g. huddle, rounds, status updates)
• Uses communication tools to effectively communicate changes in the client's condition to the primary care lead/clinician and other members of the care team as required
• Assists clients in care activities as assigned by the Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist
• Provision of delegated acts/treatments as part of the interdisciplinary team and within the role of an unregulated care provider
• Provide care with clients and families adhering to SE Health's policies and procedures as adopted from Ministry of Health Guidelines
• Proactively identifies, promotes and seeks to improve client safety as part of their everyday work

REQUIREMENTS:

• OTA/PTA Diploma from accredited program
• Minimum one year of relevant work experience is preferred
• Experience in one of the following areas: home/community care, acute care, chronic disease management, health promotion and palliative care
• Community experience is an asset.
• Vulnerable sector check (current).
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and exercise good judgement is required
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable with excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated skills working independently and in a team environment
• A vehicle and valid driver's license and the ability to travel.

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