Physiotherapy Assistant - Seniors Wellness

Lifemark Health Group; Penetanguishene; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapy Assistant to join their team. This role focuses on implementing exercise and education programs tailored for seniors, enhancing their mobility, strength, and overall quality of life. With a commitment to safety and well-being, the company provides extensive support and resources to ensure a positive impact on the communities served. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and have the required qualifications, this part-time opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Kinesiology or diploma in PTA/OTA is required.
• First Aid (CPR & AED) Certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Implement exercise programs for seniors to enhance mobility and quality of life.
• Monitor residents using exercise equipment and promote safe practices.

Skills

Exercise Programming

Mobility Improvement

Injury Prevention

Data Collection

Safety Awareness

Education

Degree in Kinesiology

Diploma in PTA/OTA

Tools

Exercise Equipment

Job description

Physiotherapy Assistant - Seniors Wellness

Permanent Part Time Individual Contrib Penetanguishene, ON, CA

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 24415

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 PTAto join our growing team!

Location:Midland, ON
Status:Permanent Part-Time
Schedule:24 hours/week

We have gone above and beyond to ensure the safety of our patients and employees with PPE provided, the spacing of patients, screening, and more. Extensive safety protocols and procedures have been put into place and are mandatory.
In this role you will:

• 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
• Mandatory requirement:As per the Ministry of Long-term Care and the sites we service, Lifemark Seniors Wellness staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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.