Physiotherapy Assistant

Lifemark Health Group•Toronto, ON

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Lifemark Seniors Wellness is looking for a Casual Part-Time Physiotherapy Assistant to join our growing team in Toronto, ON. In this role, you will assist the supervising physiotherapist in performing various components of treatment plans for individuals living in residential care communities. You will also deliver dynamic, safe, and therapeutically beneficial exercise classes for groups of residents, set up and prepare equipment, and ensure treatment areas are safe and tidy. Maintaining regular communication with the physiotherapist regarding resident status or treatment interventions and recording daily treatments using Seniors Wellness' proprietary, web-based system are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

PTA/OTA diploma, degree in Kinesiology or a similar healthcare background
A valid Vulnerable Sector screening check (within 6 months)
Proof of Tuberculin (2-Step Mantoux Test) clearance

Nice To Haves

Previous experience within an LTC setting an asset.

Responsibilities

Assist the supervising physiotherapist in performing various components of the treatment plans for individuals living in residential care communities
Perform various treatments as prescribed and directed by the supervising Physiotherapist including but not limited to gait training, balance exercises, transfer training, range of motion, strengthening, application of modalities. (i.e. heat, ice, ultrasound, TENS)
Deliver dynamic, safe and therapeutically beneficial exercise classes for groups of residents
Set up and prepare equipment and clean up after residents' treatments
Ensure that the resident gym and treatment areas are safe and tidy
Maintain regular ongoing communication with the physiotherapist regarding any changes or concerns about a resident's status or treatment interventions
Record daily treatments using Seniors Wellness' proprietary, web-based system