Geriatric Physiotherapy Assistant in LTC

Arvan Rehab Group Inc.; Windsor; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company in Windsor is looking for a Physiotherapy Assistant to work with residents in a Long Term Care setting. The successful candidate will assist with exercises, document progress, and support residents in their treatment plans. Qualifications include being a graduate of a Physiotherapy Assistant program, strong multi-tasking skills, and effective communication with the elderly. A police check and valid TB Test are also required.

Qualifications

• Excellent multi-tasking skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to communicate well with the elderly, supervisors, and teammates.
• Experience in Long Term Care or Retirement home is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conducting group exercises for residents.
• Encourage residents to reach treatment program goals.
• Document treatments and residents' progress after each therapy session.
• Assist residents with walking, sitting, and safe transferring.
• Monitor changes to a resident’s health status.

Skills

Multi-tasking skills

Communication with elderly

Education

Physiotherapy Assistant graduate or equivalent

Job description

A healthcare company in Windsor is looking for a Physiotherapy Assistant to work with residents in a Long Term Care setting. The successful candidate will assist with exercises, document progress, and support residents in their treatment plans. Qualifications include being a graduate of a Physiotherapy Assistant program, strong multi-tasking skills, and effective communication with the elderly. A police check and valid TB Test are also required.