URGENT: Nanny

CanadianNanny.ca; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

CanadianNanny.ca is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) for a Long Term Care client in Lancaster, Ontario. Working under the Physiotherapist, the PTA will help residents implement treatment programs and assist with exercises.

This is a part-time role: 25 hours per week. Duties include supervising group and one-on-one exercises, documenting progress, assisting with transfers, and reporting changes in health status.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task effectively.
• Strong communication with elderly residents, supervisors and teammates.
• Experience in Long Term Care or retirement home is an asset.
• Police check for Vulnerable Sector is required.
• 2 STEP TB Test and/or Chest X-ray is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with group exercises and lead one-on-one sessions under guidance of the Physiotherapist.
• Encourage residents to reach goals in the planned treatment program.
• Document treatments and progress after each session as directed.
• Assist residents with walking, sitting, and safe transferring.
• Monitor changes in health status and report to Physiotherapist or supervisor.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Physiotherapy Assistant graduate

Job description

We are currently looking for a Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) for a Long Term Care client in Lancaster, 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:

• 25 hours per week as of June 2nd 2025.

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 2 STEP TB Test and/or Chest X-ray is required.
• Access to a reliable vehicle and valid drivers license is required.
• We will NOT consider RELOCATION - Must be a resident of Lancaster and/or the Surrounding Area.

While we appreciate all applications, only QUALIFIED applicants will be contacted. Please NO PHONE CALLS.