PTA/Ota

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

Why you’ll love working here:

• Best in class training and development programs


• Celebration and Recognition programs


• Part time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options


• Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans


• Company paid mobile devices


• Mileage compensation


• Employee perks and exclusive offers

What you’ll do:

• 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 the prescribed activities in an appropriate and safe manner


• Assist the supervising Physiotherapist by performing various components of the treatment plan including gait training, balance exercises, transfer training, range of motion, strengthening, plus application of modalities (i.e. heat, ice, ultrasound, TENS) as prescribed by the Physiotherapist for clients within a Retirement or residential setting


• Provide clear, timely communication to the supervising Physiotherapist and other appropriate Health Care team members regarding changes to or concerns of the client’s status, interventions or activities


• Properly maintain and document regarding client activities, progress and treatment plans consistent with ParaMed’s policies

What you bring:

• Graduate of a PTA/OTA course 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


• Able to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Position Screening (VPS)


• Current CPR and First Aid (within 1 year) obtained within Canada


• Demonstrate compassion, tact and diplomacy when interacting with residents/clients and their families


• We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process


• Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process

Time Type Full time ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before. We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth.

ParaMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation.

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

Our Mission

To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our Vision

Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

Our Values

We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.