Physiotherapy Assistant

Lifemark; Kingston; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in senior wellness as a Physiotherapy Assistant, where you will assist in delivering vital treatments and support residents in their journey to better health. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of seniors, promoting their mobility and wellbeing. With a commitment to innovative thinking and career development, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values inclusion and equity. Be a part of a dedicated team that fosters personal health and wellness while contributing to the community. Apply today and help us make a real difference!

Qualifications

• Assist physiotherapist in treatment plans for residents.
• Perform treatments like gait training and balance exercises.
• Maintain communication with physiotherapist regarding resident status.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe exercise classes for residents.
• Set up and clean treatment areas.
• Record daily treatments using proprietary system.

Skills

Gait Training

Balance Exercises

Transfer Training

Range of Motion

Strengthening

Application of Modalities

Education

PTA/OTA Diploma

Degree in Kinesiology

Standard First Aid & CPR Certification

Vulnerable Sector Screening Check

Proof of Tuberculin Clearance

Tools

Web-based Treatment Recording System

Job description

Lifemark Seniors Wellness is looking for a Part-Time / Full - TimePhysiotherapy Assistantto join our growing team!

Location: Kingston , ON

Status : Part - Time / Full - Time

In this role you will:

• Assist the supervising physiotherapist in performing various components of the treatment plans for individuals living in residential care communities
• Perform various treatments as prescribed and directed by the supervising Physiotherapist including but not limited to gait training, balance exercises,
  transfer training, range of motion, strengthening, application of modalities. (i.e. heat, ice, ultrasound, TENS)
• Deliver dynamic, safe and therapeutically beneficial exercise classes for groups of residents
• Set up and prepare equipment and clean up after residents' treatments
• Ensure that the resident gym and treatment areas are safe and tidy
• Maintain regular ongoing communication with the physiotherapist regarding any changes or concerns about a resident's status or treatment interventions
• Record daily treatments using Seniors Wellness' proprietary, web-based system

Qualifications:

• PTA/OTA diploma, degree inKinesiology or a similar healthcare background
• Previous experience within an LTC setting an asset.
• Standard First Aid & CPR Certification
• A valid Vulnerable Sector screening check (within 6 months)
• Proof of Tuberculin (2-Step Mantoux Test) clearance

Lifemark Seniors Wellness is one of the largest rehabilitation focused companies dedicated to providing therapy solutions for seniors. With over 30 years of experience, we are a preferred partner of more than 185 LTC homes, 55 retirement communities and provide over 180 senior dwellings with physiotherapy, occupational therapy and therapeutic group exercise programming. As Canada's largest physiotherapy company, our purpose is: Movement to a better life. For our staff, the Lifemark difference is based on 4 pillars: We foster innovative thinking; assist with career development; we support personal health and wellness; and devoted to making a real impact in the communities that we live and work in.

Apply today! Visitwww.lifemark.ca for more information.

Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

Accommodation
Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca