Objective:

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) works at Health Bound Health Network at Homecare division, provides clinical care to various clients. The OTAs take instruction from Occupational Therapists.

Job Description:
Assisting Occupational therapists with the delivery of the Plan of Management, including the application of therapeutic modalities, exercise instruction/performance/supervision.
Record subjective symptoms of the patient’s condition, review of previous treatment and outcomes
Carries out Ambulation & Transfer training, Activities of Daily Living (‘ADL’) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (‘IADL’) for clients
Carries out Upper Extremity program/Lower Extremity program, Range of Motion / stretching program, mobility training, transfer training, cognitive training, functional treatment
Provides indirect care like sewing modification, adaptive clothing, positioning devices, environmental modification (e.g. rearranging furniture), wheelchair/walker modification, inventory check/maintaining equipment
Communicate with Doctors, regarding patients with recent complaints or acute injury and/or caregivers





Qualifications:
Occupational Therapist Assistant diploma from an accredited College program; or Occupational Therapist Assistant program with the corresponding bridging program or equivalent
Related rehabilitation experience with older adult populations with various conditions (orthopedic, neurological, musculoskeletal, mental health, etc.) preferred
Knowledge of Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy areas of practice including activities of daily living, assistive devices, home safety and energy conservation, transfers and ambulation
Knowledge of and skill in providing a range of interventions geared to improving and maintaining function through the use of groups or one-on-one basis
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 6.0 – 24.0 per week

Advantages:
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
Vision care

Education:
DCS / DEC (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Occupational Therapist Assistant Barrie
🏢 Health Bound Health Network
📍 Barrie