Physiotherapy Assistant - Meaford

Arvan Rehab Group Inc.; Meaford; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Arvan Rehab Group Inc. in Meaford, Ontario is seeking a Permanent Part Time Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) to work with residents in a Long Term Care setting under Physiotherapist supervision.

The role focuses on assisting with group and one-on-one exercises, documenting progress, helping with transfers, and applying modalities under supervision. Schedule listed as 17 hours per week; candidates must be PTA graduate with police check.

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 a plus.
• A current police check for the Vulnerable Sector is required.
• TB test or chest X-ray is required.
• Access to a reliable vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conducting group exercises for residents or lead one-on-one exercises as directed by the Physiotherapist.
• Encourage residents to reach the goals of their planned treatment programs.
• Document treatments and residents' progress after each therapy session as instructed.
• Assist residents with walking, sitting, and safe transferring.
• Monitor changes in health status and report to the Physiotherapist or supervisor.
• Perform treatments such as applying ice packs, heat packs, ultrasound, TENS, or related modalities.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Under pressure

Education

Physiotherapy Assistant graduate or equivalent

Job description

We are currently looking for a Permanent Part Time Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) for a Long Term Care client in Meaford, 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: 17hrs/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 would be a definite asset.
• A current police check for the Vulnerable Sector is required.
• Valid TB Test and/or Chest X-Ray is required.
• Access to a reliable vehicle is required.