Physiotherapy Assistant - Seniors Wellness
About The Position
Lifemark Seniors Wellness is a leading rehabilitation company specializing in therapy solutions for seniors. With over 30 years of experience, we partner with numerous long-term care homes, retirement communities, and senior dwellings to provide physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and therapeutic group exercise programming. Our purpose is 'Movement to a better life.' We support our staff through innovative thinking, career development, personal health and wellness, and by making a real impact in our communities. This role is for a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our growing team at School Sisters of Notre Dame in Burlington, ON, working 22.5 hours a week on a permanent, part-time basis, starting immediately.
Requirements
- Degree in Kinesiology, diploma in PTA/OTA or other relative post-secondary education.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with seniors is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Implement exercise and education programs for seniors focusing 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 collect data for reporting.
- Participate in the ongoing education of residents within the scope of the programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
