Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne.
With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.
At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always.
Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered care.
Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions:
- Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality
- People – Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners
- Integration – Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health system
Successful candidates will reflect these values in their work and contribute to our mission by delivering safe, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care and services in a collaborative environment.
This position is for an existing vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment and selection process.
Under the direction of the Manager of Allied Health and under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist, the Occupational Therapist Assistant / Physio Therapy Assistant (OTA/PTA), as an active member of the patient care team, works with individuals, families and groups to help educate and promote movement, and function. The OTA/PTA is responsible for the safe and proficient delivery of activities that have been assigned by the Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist for patients coping with temporary or permanent limitations in movement and daily function. The OTA/PTA enables patients to meet their expected outcomes by contributing to the implementation and to the modification of Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy programs and services within the program. The OTA/PTA maintains treatment, storage and group areas, and cleans equipment routinely.
