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: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Allied Health, General Internal Medicine (clinical population may change depending on department needs
Work Model: On-Site
Reports to: Manager, Allied Health
Grade: D0:03
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $25.98 – $32.48 per hour
Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: September 23, 2024
Duties
- Support the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy professions by taking responsibility for clinical duties as assigned by the Occupational or Physical Therapist
- Provide cognitive treatment to progress clients and prepare them for discharge, provision and maintenance of equipment such as wheelchairs etc. under the supervision of a Occupational therapist
- Assist therapists in the functional mobility of patients
- Independently supervising patients during their treatment activities and ensuring patients perform prescribed activities in an appropriate and safe manner
- Support the clinicians by ensuring clinical supplies are available for treatment sessions
- Support the program administratively by ensuring the treatment areas and equipment are cleaned and maintained on a regular basis, and appropriate supplies are ordered
- Participate in supervision of Rehabilitation Assistant students
- Participating in departmental, program and hospital meetings and activities; as required
Qualifications
- At minimum, completion of a community college certificate program
- Completion of a recognized post secondary Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist Assistant diploma and/or Rehabilitation Assistant certificate program
- Standard First/Aid Basic Rescuer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) certification
- Up to one (1) year of relevant acute care experience, preferred
- Experience with cognitive treatment and working with neurological patient population, preferred
- Basic word processing computer skills in Microsoft Office
- Client service oriented with the ability to effectively work with diversity
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of rehabilitation principles and knowledge of applicable legislative policies
- Demonstrates appropriate and effective written, oral and non-verbal communication with patients, families, colleagues and the public
- Knowledge of the equipment and materials used in the provision of OT/PT treatments
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to function within an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to solve problems and seek guidance of supervising staff when appropriate
- Ability to deal effectively with clients with challenging or conflicting situations
- Ability to use good judgment in assessing challenging situations
- Ability to anticipate client’s unique needs
- Ability to be consistent and display a positive/helpful attitude
- Ability to work in a self directed manner
- Ability to function in a stressful environment while maintaining professional demeanor
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.