Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy Assistant
Number of Openings:
1
Division:
Community Support Services
Full/Part Time/Casual:
Full Time
Program:
Transitional Care Bed Program
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Location:
First Place Supportive Housing
Hamilton ON
Union:
Non-Union
Hours of Work:
Days 8 am – 4 pm
75 hours bi-weekly
Posting Date:
June 23, 2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Wages:
Non-Union Wage Grid
$19.15-$33.63
French Language Skill Requirement:
N/A
This posting is for a current vacancy.
The Physio/Occupational Therapy Assistant – T-Beds Program (PTOTA-TBED) assists clients with existing physical conditions through standard scope of practice activities, and as directed by the Orders of a Physiotherapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist (OT). The PTOTA-TBED help their clients reach maximum functional capabilities, maintain these capabilities, and prevent future injury. This role follows the Orders of a customized rehabilitation program for individual clients within the program, educates and monitors clients, and communicates clients progress clearly to others. The PTOTA-TBED performs manual physio/occupational therapy and therapeutic massage actions as directed by a PT or OT, utilizes basic physiotherapy equipment, and reports any changes to the PT or OT.
This role supports the Supervisor and Clinical Nurse Manager in the efficient and effective operations of the program activities, as well as ensuring the safety and health of clients through infection control, on-going communications, education and monitoring activities.
Transitional Bed clients are typically individuals who have been discharged from hospital but who are unable to return to their pre-hospital living arrangements. These clients are in process of having long term care needs assessed, are medically stable, can be of any adult age group, and may require mechanical or 2-person lifts. Clients may have longer stays and require Care Plans.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical-
Assisting in the performance of client treatment plans, as prescribed and directed by a Registered Physio or Occupational Therapist
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Completing various components of therapy including but not limited to: gait training, balance exercises, transfer training, range of motion, strengthen, and application of modalities (e.g. heat, ice, etc.)
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Delivering safe and therapeutic beneficial exercises, either with an individual or a group
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Educating and communicating with clients regarding their progress, therapy plans, exercises and/or mobility aids
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Working with various mobility equipment such as braces, supportive devices, wheelchairs etc.
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Providing person-centered support to address physical, emotional and self-care needs as assigned
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Actively promoting goal-oriented progress through prescribed treatment plan
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Maintaining a positive and motivating atmosphere for clients
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Assisting in facilitating access to various community, social and health care services required to support our clients
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Setting up and preparing therapy equipment
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May perform Delegated Tasks as required and allowed within scope of practice
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May supervise activities of OTA/PTA students on occasion
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May facilitate information sessions for clients and/or visitors
Safety-
Practicing proper infection control protocols with clients and with equipment (e.g. hand hygiene)
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Monitoring therapy areas, equipment and mobility devices for defects, reporting safety concerns to supervisor in a timely manner
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Daily maintenance and cleaning of therapy equipment and treatment areas
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Working effectively with other staff in maintaining laundry activities
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Actively promotes client safety and education about safe practices
- Participating in program safety protocols (e.g. fire drills) and work groups (e.g. H&S Committees)
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Engaging in continuous improvement initiatives
Administration-
Working with Supervisor and/or purchasing in ordering of required supplies
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Recording treatment activities in client charts, maintaining on-going communications with PT/OT and other interdisciplinary program staff
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Developing and presenting reports and/or metrics as requested
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Supporting clients in setting up therapy appointments and/or in attending group activities
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Supporting referral/intake processes of the program
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Providing general assistants to program Supervisor and Clinical Nurse Managers
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Performing general administrative duties related to the role
CORE COMPENTENCIES-
Regularly demonstrates our mission, vision and values:
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Support compassionate care, faith and diversity
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Deliver quality care, pursue and share knowledge, respect diversity, remain faithful
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Commit to working everyday with dignity, respect, service, justice, responsibility and enquiry
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Ability to work collaboratively with others; sharing expertise and drawing on the expertise of others
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Actively promotes a healthy, supportive and inclusive work environment
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Proactively contributes to initiatives, supporting and encouraging positive change
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Ability to engage in effective problem solving, possess logic and analytical thinking
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Skilled at thinking about creative solutions to complex problems
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Innovative mindset
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Solid team-based approach to everyday work activities
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Superior communication skills both verbal and written, with an excellent customer service mind set
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Positive and professional, with a “can do” attitude
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Advocacy and negotiation and conflict resolution skills
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Willingness to regularly go the extra mile and actively support co-workers
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Willingness to learn and mentor with senior staff members
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Maintaining on-going compliance to corporate policies and procedures, health and safety regulations, and relevant external standards
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Participating fully in both internal and external training requirements
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Ability to work under pressure and prioritize work
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Participating fully in corporate quality initiatives
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Maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of all personal health records (including both client and personal), and following all the privacy and confidentiality requirements of any and all electronic medical record systems used (including but not limited to Procura and HPG)
QUALIFICATIONS-
College level Physio and/or Occupational Therapy Diploma, required
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3-5 years of previous experience in a similar role, required
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Previous experience in a transitional bed, hospital or long-term care facility, preferred
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Experience with geriatric populations and interdisciplinary team, an asset
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First Aid / CPR certified, required
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Experience with various mobility and therapy equipment, required
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Intermediate knowledge of MS Office software, required
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Vulnerable Sector Screen and 2 Step TB test, required
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Ability to work flexible hours in a 24/7 facility, required
St. Joseph’s Home Care is an equal opportunity employer, committed to equity, inclusiveness, and diversity across all our programs, practices, facilities, and team. AI is not used in our recruitment processes for the selection of candidates.
If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, such as alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms, please inform the hiring manager before your interview. Should you wish to conduct your interview in French, kindly contact our head office to arrange this in advance.
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