Part-Time Community Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA)

Part-Time Community Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA)

The Care Company is a home health care organization dedicated to creating A Better Life for Those at Home. We support clients of all ages to live well and safely in their homes. The company seeks motivated and reliable Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistants (OTA/PTA) to join our community-based rehabilitation team.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement prescribed treatment plans under the direction of a Registered Occupational Therapist and/or Physiotherapist.
• Support clients with exercises, mobility training, strengthening programs, gait training, balance retraining, and functional mobility tasks.
• Reinforce home exercise programs and ensure clients perform exercises safely and correctly.
• Monitor and document client progress, observations, and responses to treatment (with OT/PT review and oversight).
• Assist with transfer training, safe lifting techniques, and mobility aid usage.
• Provide caregiver education and support for OT/PT-directed care strategies.
• Assist with basic equipment setup, environmental safety recommendations, and home visit follow-up tasks.
• Maintain appropriate communication with supervising OT/PT, office staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Travel to client homes across the GTA and maintain flexibility as caseload changes.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and reliable access to a car for daily work.
• Ability to travel between assignments within designated areas and to rural/remote areas.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English.
• PSW certification from an approved and recognized educational institution or international nursing/doctorate certification.
• Negative TB test completed within the last year.
• Valid CPR/First Aid Certificate.
• Valid WHMIS 2015 Certificate of Completion.
• COVID vaccination receipts subject to an exemption pursuant to Ontario's Human Rights Code.
• Immunization for measles, rubella, varicella, tetanus, and diphtheria required; Hepatitis B immunization strongly urged.
• Valid Criminal Record Check completed within the last year.
• Good judgment and ability to work independently or cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Current or valid Health and Supportive Care Providers Oversight Authority (HSCPOA) registration an asset.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Assistant or Physiotherapy Assistant from a recognized community college or equivalent training.
• Previous experience in home and community care highly preferred.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working independently in varied home environments.
• Physical capability to support clients during mobility, transfer, and exercise interventions.
• CPR/First Aid, vulnerable sector check, and immunization compliance required.

Scheduling Requirements

• Part‐time availability (Monday‐Friday) with occasional Saturday/Sunday availability as needed.
• Clients located across Central Ontario Region: Simcoe, Alliston, Beeton, Newmarket, Aurora, Maple, Markham, Keswick, Geogina.
• Ability to independently manage scheduling, respond promptly to referrals, and coordinate visit times directly with clients.
• Travel will be required between client homes.

Benefits

• $28‐35 per hour.
• Flexible scheduling adapted to your availability.
• Supportive rehabilitation team with strong PT leadership.
• Meaningful work impacting client mobility, safety, and independence.
• Administrative support for scheduling, documentation coordination, and client communication.
• Opportunities for professional growth as our rehab programs expand.
• PPE provided.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Health and Wellness Program.
• Staff and service provider events.
• Group Health and Dental Benefits.

The Care Company can make accommodations/modifications for individuals with disabilities during the hiring and onboarding process. Please let us know if you require extra assistance.