Physiotherapy Assistant - Seniors Wellness

Lifemark; Midland; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation company in Midland and Penetanguishene is seeking a dedicated PTA to implement exercise programs for seniors. The role emphasizes mobility, safety, and community impact, with part-time hours of 24 per week until September 2025. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Kinesiology or a diploma in PTA/OTA and certification in First Aid. Join a team committed to enhancing the lives of seniors and promoting a healthy, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Kinesiology, diploma in PTA/OTA, or other relative post-secondary education.
• First Aid (CPR & AED) Certification.
• Experience with seniors & group programming is an asset.
• Reliable Vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Implement exercise and education programs for seniors to increase mobility and improve balance.
• Provide consistent strategies to prevent falls and improve safety awareness.
• Prepare and maintain progress reports on participants.
• Monitor residents using exercise equipment ensuring safety.
• Support program development and implementation.
• Collect data for reporting purposes.
• Participate in ongoing education of residents.

Skills

Experience with seniors

Group programming

Education

Degree in Kinesiology or diploma in PTA/OTA

Job description

Overview

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, and 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 are devoted to making a real impact in the communities that we live and work in.

We have an exciting opportunity for a PTA to join our growing team!

Location: Midland and Penetanguishene, ON
Status: Temporary Part-Time until Sept 2025
Schedule: 24 hours/week

Responsibilities

• Implement exercise and education programs for seniors that focus on increasing mobility, pain relief, building strength, and improving balance
• Provide a consistent approach to prevent falls, reduce injuries, improve awareness of safety within the participant’s daily activities, develop an understanding of risks, falls prevention strategies, and post-fall injuries, as well as increase participants’ independence, cognition, mobility, and quality of life
• Prepare and maintain progress reports and basic metrics on participants and produce data as requested
• Attentively monitor residents while utilizing exercise equipment; promote and demonstrate safe use of all equipment as well as proper infection control practices for equipment
• Support and participate in the development and implementation of programs and objectives
• Accurately data collect data for reporting
• Participate in the ongoing education of residents within the scope of the programs

Qualifications

• Degree in Kinesiology, diploma in PTA/OTA, or other relative post-secondary education
• First Aid (CPR & AED) Certification
• Experience with seniors & group programming is an asset
• Reliable Vehicle

Apply today!

Interested in learning more? Visit our website www.lifemark.ca for more information.

Lifemark welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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