St. Joseph's Continuing Care Centre·Cornwall, Ontario
The Adjuvant assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating resident care and therapy programs in collaboration with medical and therapy staff. They promote teamwork across departments to ensure coordinated care for residents referred to Therapy Services.
At SJCCC, we recruit and retain the best staff! If you are passionate about teamwork and connecting with others, then SJCCC is where you want to be.
We are hiring an Adjuvant to join our growing team at St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre. We are seeking a Temporary full-time occupational therapy assistant to provide support for our residents in our Long-Term Care.
We offer a competitive salary ranging from $26.83 to $28.03 per hour, with 7.5-hour shifts. Additionally, you will have access to the HOOPP Pension Plan and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Performs the function of an Adjuvant in assisting, planning, implementing and evaluating all assigned resident care and therapies in collaboration with the Medical Director, Physical Therapist / Occupational Therapist, physicians and nursing staff to coordinate programmes for the residents referred to Therapy Services. Adheres to established standards of Adjuvant practice. Promotes teamwork with Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Resident Care Aides, and Therapy staff, physicians and personnel from other departments.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
St. Joseph's Continuing Care Centre (SJCCC) is home to Hotel Dieu Hospital and St. Joseph's Villa. Located in downtown Cornwall, Ontario, SJCCC offers Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care services to adults at its 208-bed state-of-the-art healthcare facility.
With a legacy that spans over 125 years in the Cornwall community, SJCCC is proud to be accredited by CARF International and a member of Catholic Health International, sponsors of hospitals and long-term care facilities in Ontario, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, Canada; Illinois and Wisconsin, U.S.A.; and the Dominican Republic.
Cornwall is one of the largest cities in Eastern Ontario and boasts a modern economy led by forward-thinking companies. Situated along the St. Lawrence River and Highway 401, Cornwall is well serviced by road and railway transportation and is only an hour's drive from Montreal and Ottawa. Cornwall is also one of 14 Ontario border crossings between Canada and the United States.
“In the spirit of the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph, we reveal God’s love and mercy through compassionate care focused on the body, mind and soul of all those whose lives we touch.”
Candidates must hold a certificate in an Adjuvant training course for homes for the aged or a diploma in Occupational/Physical Therapy assistance. A secondary school graduation diploma is also required for this position.
Market context
In Ontario, OTA/PTA roles are typically supported by ongoing demand in rehabilitation, long-term care, and community settings. Competition often centers on candidates who can show hands-on patient support experience, reliable transportation, and current screening documents; this role also notes a Certificate or Diploma in an OTA/PTA program, a valid Ontario driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and a vulnerable sector police check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and availability before applying.
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