PTA-Physiotherapy Assistant

Lifemark Health Group; Penetanguishene; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health group in Canada is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant to enhance senior wellness in a part-time role. The ideal candidate will implement mobility programs, ensure safety, and gather progress data while engaging in a supportive team environment. This role requires relevant education and a commitment to improving seniors' quality of life.

Qualifications

• Degree in Kinesiology, diploma in PTA/OTA, or similar.
• First Aid Certification (CPR & AED) required.
• Experience with seniors & group programming is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Implement exercise and education programs for seniors.
• Prepare progress reports and collect data for reporting.
• Monitor residents while utilizing exercise equipment.

Skills

Exercise implementation

Infection control practices

Data collection

Education

Degree in Kinesiology or diploma in PTA/OTA

First Aid (CPR & AED) Certification

Job description

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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, and 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 are devoted to making a real impact in the communities that we live and work in.

We have an exciting opportunity for a PTA to join our growing team!

Location: Midland, ON

Status: Permanent Part-Time

Schedule: 24 hours/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, and 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 produce 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
• First Aid (CPR & AED) Certification
• Experience with seniors & group programming is an asset
• Reliable Vehicle
  
  
  

Apply today!

Interested in learning more? Visit our website www.lifemark.ca for more information.

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 at talent at lifemark.ca

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services

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