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Reactivation Worker · CA$29 - CA$33/hr
Computed from live listings
Shaded band: the middle 50% of 771 posted behavioral health roles in Ontario rates. This role sits in the 29th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 14% below the Ontario median for behavioral health roles.
The Reactivation Worker assists in providing therapeutic, geriatric-focused care to patients transitioning through acute and reactivation care units. They work collaboratively with the inter-professional team to implement treatment programs, monitor patient progress, and ensure a safe therapeutic environment.
No d’offre d’emploi
10664
Service: Acute and Reactivation Care
Statut: Régulier
Type de poste
Affiliation: AIIO personnel paramédical
Quarts de travail
As assigned
Bilinguisme requis
No: Vérification du casier judiciaire
Vérification de l’aptitude à travailler auprès de personnes vulnérables
28.57 $ - 32.88 $ / heure
Date d’échéance
2 septembre 2026
1. Implement therapeutic, geriatric-focused care of patients with the goal of identifying restorative potential.2. Work collaboratively with the clinical team to best meet the unit or patient’s needs. 3. Implement and guide patients through recommended treatment and activity programs both individually and in groups (e.g. assist with preparing patients for treatment, treatment modalities, activities of daily living, walking programs, transfers, and communication skills).4. Instruct the patient in the use of equipment and adaptive devices as directed by the therapist.5. Assist with patient referrals and/or patient scheduling in accordance with unit practices under the direction of the therapist. 6. Maintain a safe environment by caring for equipment breakdowns, remove hazards, complete maintenance requisitions and notify therapist.7. Document patient intervention in the health record as per unit requirements.8. Report observation of patient’s behaviour, progress and concerns to the assigning therapist. 9. Work collaboratively with the clinical team to best meet the unit or patient’s needs.10. Provide care during transition from acute care to the Reactivation Care and additional care destination outside of HSN, including partnership with internal and community resources to maximize successful transitions.11. Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement. 12. Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.13. Contribute to learner development by providing academic support, mentorship, preceptorship and supervision as required.14. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines. 15. Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.16. Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.17. Perform other duties as required.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:1. Minimum of a two (2) year Diploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Physiotherapist Assistant (PTA), or a Rehabilitation Assistant from an accredited college. 2. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required. EXPERIENCE:1. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working within a health care environment.2. Recent experience working with older adults is required. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:1. Demonstrated knowledge of community support services, home and community care, rehabilitative services, adult day programs, and other social services.2. Demonstrated ability to assist in the development and maintenance of a therapeutic environment. 3. Demonstrated ability to instruct and guide patients through recommended treatment and activity programs.4. Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement.5. Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement. 6. Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.7. Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.8. Demonstrated ability to manage routine correspondence, multiple tasks/projects, diversified workload and rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines. 9. Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.10. Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients. PERSONAL SUITABILITY:1. Successful Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) is required.2. Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with health care providers and patients. 3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.4. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.5. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues. 6. Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.7. Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.8. Ability to travel between local sites. 9. Demonstrated ability to work flexible hours as required. Processus de sélection : Les candidates et les candidats à ce poste seront sélectionnés en fonction de leurs aptitudes, de leurs capacités, de leur expérience et de leurs compétences indiquées dans le curriculum vitæ ou le formulaire de demande dûment rempli. L’hôpital se réserve le droit de mener une entrevue officielle au besoin. Cette annonce concerne un poste vacant. Horizon Santé-Nord s’engage à offrir des mesures d’adaptation aux candidates et candidats en situation de handicap afin de favoriser leur participation aux étapes du recrutement, de l’évaluation, de la sélection et de l’embauche.HSN REMERCIE TOUTES LES PERSONNES POSANT LEUR CANDIDATURE.CEPENDANT, NOUS COMMUNIQUERONS UNIQUEMENT AVEC CELLES RETENUES POUR UNE ENTREVUE.NOUS N’ACCEPTERONS PAS DE DEMANDES APRÈS LA DATE ET L’HEURE DE CLÔTURE.
Candidates must hold a minimum two-year diploma as an Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physiotherapist Assistant, or Rehabilitation Assistant. A minimum of two years of experience in a healthcare environment, specifically with older adults, is required.
Market context
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.