Company Description

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Job Description

Union: SEIU - WP
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: West Park
Department: Outpatient Rehab
Reports to: Clinical Service Manager
Salary Range: $34.78 to $35.34
Hours: 37.5 Weekly
Shifts: Day
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: January 8, 2025

Position Summary

To assist physiotherapists and occupational therapists to carry out certain aspects of the plan of care developed by the therapist, under the supervision of the therapist.

Duties

• Under the supervision and direction of a clinical professional, assist patients with practicing activities of daily living.
• Assist with individual and group patient treatment programs
• Assist with ambulation, routine group or individual exercise programs.
• Construct, adapt and provide equipment and materials for patient treatment programs, e.g. aids and adaptive clothing.
• Train patients in the use of various equipment e.g. computers, language materials, wheelchairs.
• Establish good rapport and trusting relationships with patients and families.
• Assist to transport, lift and transfer patients when needed.
• Prepare materials for patient assessment and treatment.
• Monitor, prepare and maintain equipment, treatment area and supplies.
• Participate in educating and training patients and caregivers in the use of devices.
• Prepare documentation, collect data and record as required.
• Participate in conferences/meetings as required.
• Cleaning of equipment in treatment area.
• Function as a team member to support patients to achieve their goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in educating and training students.
• Be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors including:
• Compliance with the safety standards of the hospital and applicable legislation
• Identification and prevention of safety issues and problems
• Taking corrective action, where possible
• Attendance at safety meetings/training/updates in accordance with the Centre’s standards
• Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the centre’s core values and helps patients get their life back
• An employee’s disciplinary record will be reviewed as part of the assessment of qualifications

Qualifications

• Physiotherapy Assistant and Occupational Therapy Assistant certificate from an accredited college program
• Demonstrated understanding and practice of rehabilitation principles and techniques
• Knowledge of aids to daily living
• Demonstrated knowledge and physical ability to safely porter, lift and transfer patients
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effectiveness in varying situations and with different tasks
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, the transdisciplinary team, patients and families
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite computer skills
• Availability to work a flexible work schedule (days, evenings and weekends as required)
• Evidence of satisfactory attendance
• Evidence of good performance history

Additional Information

Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.