Therapy Assistant
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- Allied Health
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- COV00043007 Requisition #
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- Mar 26, 2024 Post Date
- Classification: Therapy Assistant
- Union: COV CUPE 408 (St. Michael's)
- Unit and Program: Seniors Care Complex Mental Health
- Primary Location: St. Michael's Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.60
- Posting End Date: 01-APR-2024
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 15-APR-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 12
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $23.81
- Maximum Salary: $28.82
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
A directly related diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution is required.
Additional Required Qualifications:Must have experience working with elderly or disabled individuals. Must be able to follow instructions and know restrictions and limitations of their contact with patient treatment and education. Excellent spoken and written communication skills. Must be comfortable working with disabled and uncommunicative adults. Must demonstrate patience and flexibility. Must be able to concentrate over extended periods of time. Ability to diplomatically address patient/family concerns. Evidence of continuous learning.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience in hospital and community settings an asset. Is required to spend considerable time standing, walking and in close supportive contact with patients. Is required to bend, pull, lift, perform variable movements, change position (assume awkward positions), transfer and/or lift adults and transport equipment.
Hiring Requirements
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.
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