Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at (phone hidden), Ext. 46947 for assistance.

If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements: Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

- Graduate of a recognized,



accredited OTA/PTA Certificate or Diploma program from an approved Community College.
- Demonstrated knowledge of adaptive aids and equipment, knowledge of adapting and teaching use of walking/mobility aids.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to function collaboratively as an integral member of the healthcare team and express respect and sensitivity towards patient population.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, problem solve and work independently once assigned.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving, clinical reasoning and skilled judgement.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, organizational and initiation skills.
- Demontrated ability to communicate a clear understanding of the OTA/PTA role and the OT and PT services to client/family/staff as required.
- Physically able to meet the demands of the job including walking, standing for prolonged periods of time, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting plus transferring heavy patients.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.

Monday to Friday days (some occasional weekends)

The Stroke Program is comprised of 24 beds on 7 South at the General Site, 28 beds at the Regional Rehabilitation Centre and specialized longer term rehabilittion beds at St. Peter's Hospital. This position will be covering beds at the General Site.

Staff will have experience with skills in the treatment of Stroke Patients in the acute phase of their care continuum.



The unique model provides opportunities for enhanced continuityof patient care through the clustering of stroke patients into specialized units with a dynamic and strong interdisciplinary team.

The OTA/PTA role will practice under the guidelines and direction of a qualified Occupational Therapist and/or Physiotherapist in the provision of patient care within the Acute Stroke Unit, either in a directly collaborative or delegated capacity. Under the directions of the Therapists, the OTA/PTA engages the client in purposeful activity, functional mobility, transfers and ambulation, therapeutic exercise and/or adaptive strategies (eg. ADL re-training) in conjunction with therapeutic methods, medical and safety precautions to achieve identified goals.

The OTA/PTA monitors and documents the client's progress on flow sheets and /or interdisciplinary notes on the patient's health record as required. The OTA/PTA communicates with supervising Therapists about client progress and need for possible program modifications on a consistent and timely basis and may discuss and instruct caregivers regarding client activities and will support and reinforce treatment plans under the directions of theTherapists. The OTA/PTA will facilitate individual and/or group programs utilzing a patient and family centred approach under the guidelines of the OT/OT treatment protocol.

The OTA/PTA may provide clients with adaptive aids and equipment as well as perform adjustments, modifictions and minor repairs to this equipment as assigned. Non-patient care duties may include services related to the management of OT/PT treatment areas and equipment and supply inventory in order to ensure provision of optimal patient care. The OTA/PTA may assist the Therapists in identifying/updating community resources, preparing educational materials and reinforcing community linkages, which support the implementation of the discharge plan.

The OTA/PTA may also have the opportunity to be involved in student educational activities. Some coverage of other clinical areas may be provided as needed.

📌 OT-PT Assistant (Ontario)
🏢 Hamilton Health Sciences
📍 Ontario