Sitter

Sitter.com; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sitter.com is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) for a Long Term Care client in Thornbury, Ontario. You will work under the Physiotherapist to implement treatment programs and help residents achieve their goals.

The role involves assisting with exercises, documenting progress, and supporting residents with mobility and transfers, under supervision. TB/Chest X-ray and police check are required; prior LTC experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be a Physiotherapy Assistant graduate or equivalent.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to communicate well with the elderly, supervisors, and teammates.
• Experience in a Long Term Care or Retirement home is an asset.
• Police check for the Vulnerable Sector is required.
• TB Test and/or Chest X-Ray is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with group exercises and one-on-one exercises as directed by the Physiotherapist.
• Encourage residents to reach goals of their treatment programs.
• Document treatments and residents' progress after each session.
• Assist residents with walking, sitting, and safe transferring.
• Monitor changes in health status and report to the Physiotherapist or supervisor.
• Perform treatments such as ice/hot packs, ultrasound, TENS, or hot wax.

Skills

Physiotherapy Assistant graduate

Multitasking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Vulnerable Sector police check

TB test / Chest X-ray

Education

Physiotherapy Assistant diploma

Job description

We are currently looking for a Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) for a Long Term Care client in Thornbury, Ontario. Working under the direct or indirect supervision of the Physiotherapist, our assistants will work in close contact with residents to help them implement treatment programs and achieve the goals set out for them.

Schedule: 35 HOURS PER WEEK - Needed as of May 30th.

Job Duties

• Assist with conducting group exercises for residents, and/or lead one-on-one exercises with the assigned resident as directed by the Physiotherapist.
• Encourage residents to reach the goals of their planned treatment programs if appropriate.
• Document treatments and residents' progress after each therapy session per the Physiotherapist's instructions.
• Assist residents with walking, sitting, and safe transferring.
• Monitor any changes to a resident’s health status and report to the Physiotherapist or supervisor.
• Perform treatments such as applying an ice pack or hot pack, ultrasound therapy, TENS (electrotherapy), hot wax, etc.

Qualifications

• Must be a Physiotherapy Assistant graduate or equivalent.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to communicate well with the elderly, supervisors, and teammates.
• Experience working in a Long Term Care or Retirement home would be a definite asset.
• Current police check for the Vulnerable Sector is required.
• Valid TB Test and/or Chest X-Ray is required.