Posting # 56243 - [ UNIFOR ]

Temporary position anticipated to extend until February 28, 2027, and is subject to the availability of work

It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.

The Veterans Care Program assists war service Veterans whose daily functioning and health may be affected by chronic physical and mental illnesses and episodic health problems. You will provide quality care and work within a comprehensive interdisciplinary team to promote the health and well-being and meet the social, emotional and spiritual needs of Veterans requiring substantial assistance with activities of daily living. We support Veterans to be as independent as possible and to reach their full capability within a safe environment. Families are key partners in our care team and are supported by the team to adjust and adapt to the changing needs of the family member.

The OTA/PTA, working under the direction of OT and PT staff, will implement treatment plans for patients/residents to assist in goal attainment while addressing needs such as functional mobility, activities of daily living, seating and positioning, skin and wound care and psychosocial or cognitive function.

In a supportive learning environment, the OTA/PTA will have the opportunity to develop and strengthen a broad range of skills guided by sound clinical judgment and evidence-based practice guidelines.




Essential Qualifications

• Physiotherapy Assistant and Occupational Therapy Assistant diploma or dual OTA/PTA diploma from a recognized program that includes a placement component in each discipline
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Demonstrated knowledge of the geriatric population
• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physical and cognitive disabilities and their potential impact on task performance and physical function
• Experience with the implementation of occupational therapy and physiotherapy programs, such as functional mobility retraining, assisting with implementing PROM/AROM exercises, assisting with the fabrication of assistive devices, monitoring an ADL program, positioning aids, wheelchair and seating components as well as orthotics
• Excellent communication skills with patients, family, volunteers and other members of the care team
• Able to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position (eg. Lifts and transfers, able to assist therapist in physical treatment techniques)
• Able to utilize computer systems (eg. Workload measurement, Outlook, Word)
• Keen observational skills
• Able to work independently and be self-directed

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Clinical experience with geriatric populations with complex medical issues
• Basic knowledge/awareness of assistive technology

• St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing