Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant
Core
Assist and supervise clients with prescribed exercise programs, ADL training, mobility, transfers, and positioning in home, school, and community settings.
Role type
Occupational Therapy Assistant / Physiotherapy Assistant
Builds
Client-centered care plans and safe mobility outcomes for individuals in home and community environments
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation / Home Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
ADL training, mobility assistance, transfers, positioning, gross motor activities, fine motor activities, balance training, environmental safety assessment, falls risk assessment, infection prevention, PPE usage, client/family education, documentation, health status monitoring
Preferred skills
knowledge of continuous quality improvement, adherence to professional practice standards
Responsibilities
Assist and supervise clients with individual prescribed exercise programs or ADL training; Assist and supervise client with walking, transfers, stairs, safe mobility, and positioning; Provide client/family education and support to address physical, functional and self-care needs; Monitor and report changes in health status to the Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist; Document in the client record and collect required data; Evaluate clients' environmental and personal safety risks through in-home safety assessments/falls risk assessments
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC