physiotherapist assistant (PTA)

Government of Canada; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a dedicated professional to assist with rehabilitative duties at their facility. The role involves administering tests, aiding health care professionals, and ensuring equipment maintenance. Applicants must have a relevant college diploma and CPR/First Aid certifications. This physically demanding position requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment without remote options.

Benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Experience with physiotherapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer evaluative tests and procedures.
• Assist health care professionals in rehabilitation programs.
• Monitor and calibrate auditory equipment.
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Punctuality

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

• Administer evaluative tests
• Administer tests using equipment, instruct patients on test procedures and record results, and monitor, check and calibrate auditory equipment
• Assess patients' physical abilities
• Assist health care professionals
• Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists, to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities
• Follow through on treatment programs with patients
• Set up and dismantle equipment
• Administer evaluative tests and procedures
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Schedule and confirm appointments

Credentials

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Physiotherapy

Additional information

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

• Pension plan