Physiotherapy Assistant - Seniors Wellness- Barrie, ON

Lifemark; Barrie; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading rehabilitation-focused company as a Casual Part-Time Physiotherapy Assistant in Barrie. In this rewarding role, you will assist in delivering tailored treatment plans for seniors, ensuring their safety and well-being. Your contributions will help foster a supportive environment, where you can make a real impact on residents' lives. With a commitment to innovation and personal development, this opportunity offers a chance to grow in your career while being part of a dedicated team. If you are passionate about enhancing the lives of others and thrive in an inclusive setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• PTA/OTA diploma or degree in Kinesiology required.
• Previous experience in LTC setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist physiotherapist in treatment plans for residents.
• Deliver safe and beneficial exercise classes for groups.

Skills

Gait Training

Balance Exercises

Transfer Training

Range of Motion Exercises

Strengthening Exercises

Communication Skills

Education

PTA/OTA Diploma

Degree in Kinesiology

Tools

Web-based Treatment Recording System

Job description

Lifemark Seniors Wellness is looking for a Casual Part-Time Physiotherapy Assistant to join our growing team!

Location: Barrie, ON

In this role you will:

1. Assist the supervising physiotherapist in performing various components of the treatment plans for individuals living in residential care communities.
2. Perform various treatments as prescribed and directed by the supervising Physiotherapist including but not limited to gait training, balance exercises, transfer training, range of motion, strengthening, application of modalities (i.e. heat, ice, ultrasound, TENS).
3. Deliver dynamic, safe and therapeutically beneficial exercise classes for groups of residents.
4. Set up and prepare equipment and clean up after residents' treatments.
5. Ensure that the resident gym and treatment areas are safe and tidy.
6. Maintain regular ongoing communication with the physiotherapist regarding any changes or concerns about a resident's status or treatment interventions.
7. Record daily treatments using Seniors Wellness' proprietary, web-based system.

Qualifications:

1. PTA/OTA diploma, degree in Kinesiology or a similar healthcare background.
2. Previous experience within an LTC setting is an asset.
3. Standard First Aid & CPR Certification.

The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated is defined as having received all of the required doses of a Health Canada approved vaccine and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.

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, 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; support personal health and wellness; and are devoted to making a real impact in the communities that we live and work in.

Apply today! Visit www.lifemark.ca for more information.

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.