Physiotherapy Assistant

arvanrehabgroup; L'Orignal; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

arvanrehabgroup in Ontario seeks a Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) for a temporary position within a Long Term Care setting. Under the Physiotherapist, you will assist with exercises and treatments, working closely with residents to implement planned programs.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, aiding transfers, and monitoring health status changes. A vehicle is required; position is not accessible by bus and relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a Physiotherapy Assistant graduate or equivalent.
• Experience in Long Term Care or retirement home is an asset.
• Valid Vulnerable Sector police check required.
• TB test or chest X-ray required.
• Access to a reliable vehicle with valid driver's license; not bus accessible.
• Resident of L'Original area; relocation not considered for temporary position.

Responsibilities

• Assist group or one-on-one exercises under the Physiotherapist.
• Encourage residents to reach treatment goals.
• Document treatments and progress after each session.
• Assist with walking, sitting, and safe transferring.
• Monitor health status changes and report to supervisor.
• Apply ice packs, heat packs, ultrasound, TENS, or wax as directed.

Skills

Multitasking

Elderly care

Teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Education

PTA graduate

Job description

We are currently looking for a Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) for a Long Term Care client in

We are currently looking for a Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) for a Long Term Care client in L'Original, Ontario. Working under the direct or indirect supervision of the Physiotherapist, our assistants will work in close contact with residents to help them implement treatment programs and achieve the goals set out for them.
Schedule:

• 25 hours per week (TEMPORARY COVERAGE: February 3 - 25 2025)

Job Duties:

• Assist with conducting group exercises for residents, and/or lead one‑on‑one exercises with the assigned resident as directed by the Physiotherapist.
• Encourage residents to reach the goals of their planned treatment programs if appropriate.
• Document treatments and residents' progress after each therapy session per the Physiotherapist’s instructions.
• Assist residents with walking, sitting, and safe transferring.
• Monitor any changes to a resident’s health status and report to the Physiotherapist or supervisor.
• Perform treatments such as applying an ice pack or hot pack, ultrasound therapy, TENS (electrotherapy), hot wax, etc.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Physiotherapy Assistant graduate or equivalent.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to communicate well with the elderly, supervisors, and teammates.
• Experience working in a Long Term Care or Retirement home would be a definite asset.
• Current police check for the Vulnerable Sector is required.
• Valid 2 STEP TB Test and/or Chest X-Ray is required
• Access to a reliable vehicle with Valid Drivers License is required (This position is NOT ACCESIBLE BY BUS)
• We will NOT consider RELOCATION - as this is a TEMPORARY POSITION - Must be a resident of L'Original Area.