Company Bio
Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.
Position Summary
The hospital is currently seeking a Temporary Part-Time Rehabilitation Assistant to join their team. The position will act as a float assigned, as required, to the various units within the hospital to fulfill patient care needs as part of a centralized Rehab Service.
Effective: August 24, 2026
Ending on or before: January 11, 2027
Department/Unit/Program Description
The Medical Inpatient Unit is an acute care unit supported by a patient-centered multi-disciplinary team which respects patients' confidentiality, rights, and choices. All patients requiring medical care can be admitted to the medical program. The most common types of patients admitted to the unit are: acute coronary syndromes (heart attacks, angina), congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, and pneumonia.
The CCP2/Rehab/Integrated Stroke unit is a specialized patient care area within Ross Memorial Hospital. A patient is admitted there for general rehab and acute stroke care. Each patient will have rehab goals to support their treatment and to meet the goals of a safe discharge home. The Integrated Stroke Unit cares for patients that have had an acute stroke and need specialized stroke care to maximize recovery potential including rehab functional goals. FE (Functional Enhancement) consists of a slow stream rehabilitation program for those patients who are unable to tolerate the intensity of the inpatient rehab program.
The Surgical Unit is comprised of both medical and surgical patients which have various complexities such as CHF, COPD, bowel obstructions to general medicine cases. The surgical cases range from orthopedics, general surgery, eye, women’s health and urology.
Essential Qualifications
- Completion of a College accredited Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) 2 year program
- Experience as a rehabilitation assistant in an acute care setting
- Proven organizational skills for delivery of physiotherapy and occupational therapy services as delegated by the regulated therapist
- 3-5 years recent (within 3 years) clinical experience as a PTA
- Demonstrated ability to work safely and demonstrated ethical behaviour
- Proven team player
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated organizational skills
- Proven problem recognition and problem solving skills; effective conflict resolution skills; and demonstrated understanding of and commitment to RMH's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety and environmental safety
- Current BCLS required
- Proficient with computer programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Meets RMH Attendance management standards
- Must be able to fulfill physical requirement of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis
Hours of Work
Currently must be available to work day shift on weekdays and weekends. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements, the OPSEU Collective Agreement and funding.
Employment Equity
Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.
Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.
