physiotherapy assistant

Government of Canada; Georgetown; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Georgetown, Ontario, seeks a qualified individual with a Bachelor's degree to administer tests and assist healthcare professionals. The role involves direct patient interaction in a clinical environment. Candidates must be prepared to work on-site with no remote options. Experience of less than 7 months in a relevant field is acceptable.

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer evaluative tests and procedures.
• Assist health care professionals and physicians in assessments.
• Carry out rehabilitation programs under direction.
• Examine adult clients to assess hearing loss.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Assist physicians in the assessment of patients
• Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists, to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities
• Develop information materials for patients
• Examine adult clients to assess hearing loss, recommend type of hearing instrument, take earmold impressions and perform follow-up examinations and readjustments
• Examine the patient
• Follow through on treatment programs with patients
• Help medical examiner in charge
• Help physical therapists
• Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
• Maintain prescription records
• Make decisions on tests and procedures
• Position patients for treatments by chiropractor or machine
• Administer evaluative tests and procedures
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Reassemble equipment and assemble packs of sterile supplies and instruments for delivery to hospital departments
• Maintain clinical and progress reports
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Organize and maintain inventory