physiotherapy assistant

Suchi inc.; Barrie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to support patients in a long-term care center. The role involves assessing patients' abilities, assisting health professionals, and maintaining clinical records. Ideal candidates will have a relevant diploma and experience in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong client focus and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical abilities and assist healthcare professionals.
• Carry out treatment programs under the direction of physiotherapists.
• Maintain clinical and progress reports and organize inventory.

Skills

Client focus

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Team player

Education

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

Job description

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

Work setting

• Long term care center

Tasks

• 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
• Apply and adjust casts, splints and bandages
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Maintain clinical and progress reports
• Process files and paperwork
• Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history
• Organize and maintain inventory

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years