Share Email Opening Title OTA/PTA - BIRT  Category Healthcare Professional Opportunities   Req Number HEA-22-00040   Open Date 6/23/2022   Number of Openings 1   Department Brain Injury Rehab Team  Work type Regular Full-time  Grade None Specified  FTE 1.0  Posting Close Date 07/03/2022  Description Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we support an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. We welcome applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths. Key Responsibilities Administers programs developed by the physiotherapist/occupational therapy to individual clients or groups of clients such as strengthening and ROM exercises, gait training, mobility balance and endurance enhancing exercises Maintains communication with supervising physiotherapist/Occupational Therapy. Monitors and reports any change or adverse reaction to treatment or prescribed program plan Assists with lifts and transfers from wheelchairs, beds, bathtubs, toilets, etc. Set ups, adapts and instructs clients, families, staff and students on appropriate equipment such as wheelchairs, trikes, bikes and walking aides, etc. Applies and monitors splinting devices Assists clients in preparing for hydrotherapy sessions and administers treatment programs in hydrotherapy sessions Prepares, applies and monitors modalities on request: e.g. cold packs, ice packs, contrast baths, ultrasound, TENS, muscle stimulation On request, is responsible for equipment loaned to client, including ensuring equipment is safe, clean and in good working condition, as well as transporting equipment to clients as necessary Follows through with the ordering of new equipment and supplies as requested Cleaning treatment area and ensuring clean linens are available as needed Documents according to Physiotherapy standards Document workload statistics according to the Workload Measurement of the Ministry of Health Qualifications Paediatric experience preferred Graduated from a PTA/OTA accredited program/college Demonstrates ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team Demonstrates ability to organize time, manage fluctuating clinical responsibilities and meet deadlines Demonstrates ability to work independently under the guidance of the supervising Physiotherapist Demonstrates initiative and self direction regarding equipment maintenance, safety and cleaning Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with clients, families and members of the interdisciplinary care team   About the Organization Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/ To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Dear Everybody, This is Holland Bloorview video. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbp-WhflXXo&feature=youtu.be Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting humanresources@hollandbloorview.ca or 416-425-6220.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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