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About this Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant role at VHA Home HealthCare

VHA Home HealthCare · Onsite · Toronto, ON

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.” 

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Pay Range

Estimated annual earning potential: $50,000–$75,000. Actual earnings may vary based on availability and service volumes



 


 

  • Assist and supervise the client with his/her individual prescribed exercise programs or ADL training.
  • Assist and supervise client with walking, transfers, stairs, safe mobility, and positioning using proper body mechanics.
  • Provide client/family education and support to address physical, functional and self-care needs as assigned.
  • Assist with gross motor, fine motor, and balance activities.
  • Monitor and report changes in health status to the Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist
  • Participate in program planning, quality improvement and evaluation.
  • Document in the client record and collect required data as requested.
  • Supports safe client care through the development of knowledge and skills in accordance with our principles of continuous quality improvement.
  • Adheres to policies and procedures related to safe client care.
  • Applies core client safety knowledge, skills, and values to everyday work.
  • Adheres to applicable professional practice standards.
  • As relevant, evaluate clients’ environmental and personal safety risks through in-home safety assessments/falls risk assessments and other assessments as required.
  • Assumes responsibility for own health and safety by adhering to required policies and best practices.
  • Ensures that risk events, critical incidents and accidents are reported in accordance with VHA policy and Ontario law.
  • Adheres to organizational policies and procedures regarding workplace harassment and violence.
  • Reports all incidents in which a person is threatened, abused, or assaulted in circumstances related to their work, including all forms of harassment, violence, bullying, intimidation, physical threats or assaults, robbery or other intrusive behaviours at any level of the organization including criminal intent, client or customer relations, worker-to-worker or personal relationships.
  • Ensures proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing required by VHA.
  • Employs all best practice infection prevention and control measures in accordance with VHA policy and procedures.

What makes VHA’s compensation unique?

  • Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees

  • Compensation for education and professional development

  • VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career

  • Mentorship and peer support

  • Career development opportunities

  • Employee and family assistance program

  • Wellness resources

  • Perks & discounts

  • Staff & service provider events

Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.

How to Apply?

Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.

Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We’ll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.

In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care.

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About VHA Home HealthCare

Since 1925, VHA Home HealthCare has lent a helping hand to people in the community. As a not-for-profit charitable organization, we support seniors, families, people with disabilities and those living with chronic or terminal illness to live as independently as possible. With close to 3,000 staff and service providers - including personal support workers, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, home support workers and office support staff - we provide services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to clients in their home and the community. At VHA, we’re passionate about the work we do, the impact we make, and about supporting our clients, communities, and each other. As a VHA team member you’ll

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