occupational therapist assistant
*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 new 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: 8.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Education:
- DCS / DEC (required)
Work Location: In person