Support client mobility, exercises, and daily living as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Toronto with VHA Home HealthCare. This full-time position serves community clients.
VHA Home HealthCare seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant to support prescribed exercise programs and activities of daily living training. You will assist with transfers, stairs, walking, positioning, motor activities, and balance. The work includes client and family education, documentation, reporting health changes, and participating in program planning, quality improvement, and evaluation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist clients with prescribed exercises and activities of daily living training
- Supervise walking, transfers, stairs, mobility, and positioning
- Provide education addressing physical, functional, and self-care needs
- Monitor health changes and report them to therapists
- Document client records and collect required data
Requirements:
- Ability to apply proper body mechanics during client assistance
- Knowledge of client safety practices and professional standards
- Ability to follow safe care policies and procedures
- Ability to use required personal protective equipment
- Ability to follow infection prevention and control measures
Apply mobility assistance, client education, documentation, and safety practices while supporting VHA Home HealthCare clients across Toronto.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Toronto employer: VHA
VHA Home HealthCare is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the growth and development of its employees while fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture in Toronto, ON. As a Quality Improvement Lead, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on client care through strategic initiatives, supported by a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. With a focus on data-driven decision-making and a supportive team environment, VHA Home HealthCare stands out as a rewarding place to advance your career in healthcare quality improvement.
