Job opportunity
Physical/Occupational Therapy Aide
The Good Samaritan Society
Location
Good SamaritanMill Woods Centre
101 Youville Drive East, Edmonton, AB
Employment Type
Casual 0FTE
Hours of Work
Various
Wages
$20.77 to $26.03
Employee Group
AUPE
Under the direction of the Physical Therapist, or Occupational Therapist, you will treat, instruct, and work with clients carrying out rehabilitation activities as prescribed by the therapist. You will also be responsible for maintaining therapy equipment and supplies. You will aide in implementing occupational therapy programs and daily activities in a safe manner to meet the needs of residents with multiple diagnoses including dementia.
Qualifications:
Grade 12 required
Health Care Aide, Therapy Aide certificate, or equivalent required
Completion of an Occupational Therapy Aide course preferred
Previous experience in a rehabilitative setting preferred
Experience working with geriatric, disabled, and/or cognitively impaired populations is an asset
Strong verbal and written English communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, observation, reporting, and problem-solving skills
Strong time management and attention to detail
Physically capable of performing lifts, transfers, and other physical job duties
Basic sewing skills required; mechanical skills are an asset
Computer skills are an asset
Food Safety Basic or equivalent required for Alberta employees
Requirements:
A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.
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Apply on source site Good SamaritanMill Woods Centre
101 Youville Drive East, Edmonton, AB
Employment Type
Casual 0FTE
Hours of Work
Various
Wages
$20.77 to $26.03
Employee Group
AUPE
Under the direction of the Physical Therapist, or Occupational Therapist, you will treat, instruct, and work with clients carrying out rehabilitation activities as prescribed by the therapist. You will also be responsible for maintaining therapy equipment and supplies. You will aide in implementing occupational therapy programs and daily activities in a safe manner to meet the needs of residents with multiple diagnoses including dementia.
Qualifications:
Grade 12 required
Health Care Aide, Therapy Aide certificate, or equivalent required
Completion of an Occupational Therapy Aide course preferred
Previous experience in a rehabilitative setting preferred
Experience working with geriatric, disabled, and/or cognitively impaired populations is an asset
Strong verbal and written English communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, observation, reporting, and problem-solving skills
Strong time management and attention to detail
Physically capable of performing lifts, transfers, and other physical job duties
Basic sewing skills required; mechanical skills are an asset
Computer skills are an asset
Food Safety Basic or equivalent required for Alberta employees
Requirements:
A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.
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