Skill Requirements:Education: Completion of high school, Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not required
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English
Work Setting: Nursing or convalescent home
Occupational Therapist Assistant Specific Skills: Assist patients in crafts or other activities as directed by occupational therapist
Physiotherapy Assistant Specific Skills: Assist patients with maintenance programs as directed/supervised by physiotherapist, Lead group exercise or activity class, Assist patients in the use of therapeutic equipment as directed/supervised by physiotherapist
Additional Skills: Maintain records and inventories of supplies, Order supplies and equipment, Perform general clerical duties
Security and Safety: Criminal record check, Driving record check (abstract)
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Repetitive tasks, Attention to detail, Ability to distinguish between colours, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling
Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning
