PTA - In-Home Senior Therapy & Flexible Hours

111013 ParaMed Inc.; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Company paid devices

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Training & development programs

Employee perks

Job summary

ParaMed Inc. is seeking a Physiotherapist Assistant/Occupational Therapist Assistant to support elderly clients in a retirement or residential setting.

You will assist with gait training, balance and transfer exercises, and apply modalities as prescribed by the Physiotherapist, while ensuring safety and clear communication within the care team. The role requires PTA/OTA training, 1–2 years of experience with seniors, strong communication skills, and CPR/First Aid.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a PTA/OTA program from a recognized post-secondary program.
• 1-2 years of PTA experience with elderly populations is preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate both through oral and written mediums.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare required equipment for client use and clean equipment following use.
• Participate in program planning.
• Carry out exercise programs plus gait training ensuring clients perform prescribed activities safely.
• Assist the supervising Physiotherapist with components of the treatment plan including gait training, balance exercises, transfer training, ROM, strengthening, and application of modalities as prescribed.
• Provide clear, timely communication to the supervising Physiotherapist and other Health Care team members.
• Maintain and document client activities, progress and treatment plans per ParaMed policies.

Skills

PTA/OTA experience

Elderly populations

Communication skills

VPS clearance

CPR & First Aid

Education

PTA/OTA program

Job description

ParaMed Inc. is seeking a Physiotherapist Assistant/Occupational Therapist Assistant to support elderly clients in a retirement or residential setting.

You will assist with gait training, balance and transfer exercises, and apply modalities as prescribed by the Physiotherapist, while ensuring safety and clear communication within the care team. The role requires PTA/OTA training, 1–2 years of experience with seniors, strong communication skills, and CPR/First Aid.