PTA-Physiotherapy Assistant

Lifemark Health Group; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Lifemark Seniors Wellness is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to join our team in Orillia, Ontario. This permanent part-time role involves implementing exercise and education programs for seniors, focusing on mobility, balance, and fall prevention.

Location includes Leacock Retirement and LTC in Orillia and Georgian Manor in Penetanguishene. The 36-hour work week supports ongoing education and program development within a supportive Lifemark environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Kinesiology or related post-secondary education.
• Experience with seniors & group programming is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Implement exercise and education programs for seniors focusing on mobility, pain relief, strength, and balance.
• Provide a consistent approach to prevent falls, reduce injuries, and improve independence and quality of life.
• Prepare and maintain progress reports and basic metrics on participants.
• Monitor residents while using equipment and ensure infection control practices.
• Support and participate in development and implementation of programs and objectives.
• Accurately collect data for reporting.
• Participate in ongoing education of residents within program scope.

Education

Degree in Kinesiology

Diploma in PTA/OTA

Job description

121-SWON Permanent Full Time Individual Contrib Orillia, ON, CA

Salary Range: $18.50 To $21.00 Annually

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; we support personal health and wellness; and 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:Leacock Retirement and LTC in Orillia and Georgian Manor in Penetanguishene

Status:Permanent Part Time
Schedule:36 hours per week
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, 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 produces 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
• Experience with seniors & group programming is an asset

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.

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.