Physiotherapy Assistant (Delhi)

Arvan Rehab Group Inc.; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant in Delhi, Ontario. The role involves assisting residents with treatment programs, documenting their progress, and monitoring health changes. Ideal candidates should be graduates of a Physiotherapy Assistant program with experience in long-term care. Strong multi-tasking and communication skills are essential. This position requires a reliable vehicle and is only open to residents of Delhi and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Physiotherapy Assistant program.
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task.
• Experience with elderly care in a long-term setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conducting group exercises and one-on-one sessions.
• Document residents' progress post-therapy.
• Monitor health status of residents.

Skills

Multi-tasking skills

Communication skills

Experience in Long Term Care

Education

Physiotherapy Assistant graduate or equivalent

Job description

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

28 hours per week.

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 is required.
• 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 and valid drivers license is required.
• We will NOT consider RELOCATION - Must be a resident of Delhi and/or the Surrounding Area.

While we appreciate all applications, only Qualified applicants will be contacted. Please No Phone Calls.