[B] Occupational Therapy Assistant Regular Full Time [BRV OTA1 1.00] AgeCare Riverview
Core
Assists patients with daily activities and implements prescribed treatment plans developed by Occupational Therapists in a long-term care setting.
Role type
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Builds
Rehabilitation treatment programs and daily activity interventions for residents
Domain
Healthcare / Long-term care / Gerontology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, ROM exercises, mobilization, transferring, lifting, gait training, exercise classes, group activities, equipment preparation, clinical record maintenance, safety checks
Preferred skills
Prior experience in continuing care/gerontology, post-secondary education in related field, fluency in English
Responsibilities
Reviews daily reports and communication binders, collects data and identifies problems, assists with patient transfers and positioning, monitors resident response to therapy, communicates changes in medical status to the OT, prepares and maintains therapy equipment and supplies, completes safety check sheets