PTA-Physiotherapy Assistant

Lifemark Health Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations available on request

Job summary

Lifemark Health Group in Ottawa is seeking a part-time PTA to join our seniors wellness team at Chartwell Lord Lansdowne, Chartwell Rockcliffe and Chartwell Stillwater.

You will implement exercise and education programs for older adults to improve mobility, reduce falls, build strength, and support independence, while maintaining safety and infection control.

Qualifications

• Degree in Kinesiology, diploma in PTA/OTA or other relative post-secondary education
• Experience with seniors & group programming is an asset

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Lifemark Seniors Wellnessis 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 aPTAto join our growing team!

Location: Ottawa - Chartwell Lord Lansdowne, Chartwell Rockcliffe and Chartwell Stillwater

Status:Permanent Part-Time
Schedule:Monday - Thursday
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.

Accommodation

Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us attalentatlifemark.ca