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.

- 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 qualified 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.

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