Customer Implementation Specialist

staff schedule care; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Schedule Care in Aurora, Ontario is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) to support residents under the supervision of a Physiotherapist. The role is based in a Long Term Care setting and involves implementing treatment plans and assisting with prescribed exercises.

The position is full-time with 17 hours per week, requiring a PTA graduate and a clear Vulnerable Sector police check. A reliable vehicle is a plus for this role.

Qualifications

• Must be a Physiotherapy Assistant graduate or equivalent.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to communicate well with the elderly, supervisors, and teammates.
• Experience working in a Long Term Care or Retirement home is an asset.
• Current police check for the Vulnerable Sector is required.
• Valid 2 STEP TB Test and/or Chest X-Ray is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conducting group exercises for residents, and lead one-on-one exercises as directed by the Physiotherapist.
• Encourage residents to reach the goals of their planned treatment programs.
• Document treatments and residents' progress after each therapy session as instructed.
• Assist residents with walking, sitting, and safe transferring.
• Monitor health status changes and report to the Physiotherapist or supervisor.
• Perform treatments such as applying ice packs or ultrasound therapy as directed.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication with elderly

Team collaboration

Adaptability under pressure

Education

Physiotherapy Assistant graduate

Job description

CA$70,000.00 yearly

Full-time +1

We are currently looking for a Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) for a Long Term Care client in Aurora, Ontario. Working under the direct or indirect supervision of the Physiotherapist, our assistants will work in close contact with residents to help them implement treatment programs and achieve the goals set out for them.

Schedule

• 17hrs/week.

Job Duties

• Assist with conducting group exercises for residents, and/or lead one-on-one exercises with the assigned resident as directed by the Physiotherapist.
• Encourage residents to reach the goals of their planned treatment programs if appropriate.
• Document treatments and residents' progress after each therapy session per the Physiotherapist’s instructions.
• Assist residents with walking, sitting, and safe transferring.
• Monitor any changes to a resident’s health status and report to the Physiotherapist or supervisor.
• Perform treatments such as applying an ice pack or hot pack, ultrasound therapy, TENS (electrotherapy), hot wax, etc.

Qualifications

• Must be a Physiotherapy Assistant graduate or equivalent.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to communicate well with the elderly, supervisors, and teammates.
• Experience working in a Long Term Care or Retirement home would be a definite asset.
• Current police check for the Vulnerable Sector is required.
• Valid 2 STEP TB Test and/or Chest X-Ray is required.
• Access to reliable vehicle is an asset.
• We will NOT consider RELOCATION - Must be a resident of Aurora and/or Surrounding Area.