Physiotherapy Assistant — Resident-Focused Therapy Lead

Highlight Motor Freight Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Highlight Motor Freight Inc. is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) for a Long Term Care client in North York, Ontario. The PTA will work under the supervision of a Physiotherapist to help residents implement treatment programs and achieve defined goals.

The position is full-time with schedule TBD. Responsibilities include leading/assisting exercises, documenting progress, aiding transfers, and monitoring health status, with a focus on resident well-being.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication with elderly

Teamwork

Under pressure

Education

PTA diploma

Job description

Highlight Motor Freight Inc. is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) for a Long Term Care client in North York, Ontario. The PTA will work under the supervision of a Physiotherapist to help residents implement treatment programs and achieve defined goals.

The position is full-time with schedule TBD. Responsibilities include leading/assisting exercises, documenting progress, aiding transfers, and monitoring health status, with a focus on resident well-being.