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