Occup Therapy/Physiotherapy Asst

- 2 years acute care hospital based experience required
- Experience in medicine, surgery and geriatric care required
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Candidates with experience with orthopaedic and cardiorespiratory care will be given pref erence
- Ability to modify interventions quickly in accordance to changes in patient status required.
- Ability to carry out directions of therapists.
- Independent decision making skills required.
- Exceptional patient centred care skills requir ed
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to function as an effective interdisciplinary team member.
- Willingness to participate/lead health service councils and professional groups.
- Motivated to practice in accordance with the mission and vision of hospital/health service.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and personal development.
- Evening and weekend shifts may be necessary.
- This role will primarily work on weekends covering acute medicine or general surgery. The weekend physiotherapy assistant is scheduled for 1 out of every 4 weekends.
- Good work and attendance record required.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEH N) (formerly Toronto East General Hospital) agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGHare responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practi ces.

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.