Physiotherapy Assistant (Thornbury)

Arvan Rehab Group Inc.; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant to support residents in a Long Term Care facility in Ontario. Responsibilities include assisting with exercises, documenting progress, and ensuring residents' safety. The role requires a graduate in Physiotherapy Assistance, excellent multi-tasking, and communication skills. Prior experience in Long Term Care is beneficial. A valid police check and TB test are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Graduate as a Physiotherapy Assistant or equivalent.
• Excellent multi-tasking and communication skills.
• Experience in Long Term Care or Retirement home is a plus.
• Experience working in a Long Term Care or Retirement home would be a definite asset.
• Current police check for the Vulnerable Sector is required.
• Valid TB Test and/or Chest X-Ray is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with group and one-on-one exercises as directed.
• Encourage residents to achieve treatment goals.
• Document treatments and progress post-session.
• Assist with safe transferring and mobility.
• Monitor health status and report changes.
• Perform treatments such as applying an ice pack or hot pack, ultrasound therapy, TENS (electrotherapy), hot wax, etc.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Patient care

Education

Physiotherapy Assistant graduate or equivalent

Job description

We are currently looking for a Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) for a Long Term Care client in Thornbury, 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

• 37.5 Hours per 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.
• Current police check for the Vulnerable Sector is required.
• Valid TB Test and/or Chest X-Ray is required.