Physiotherapy Assistant

Lifemark Health Group • Wingham, ON

1d • CA$18 - CA$21 • Onsite

About The Position

Lifemark Seniors Wellness is looking for a Casual Part-Time Physiotherapy Assistant to join our growing team! 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 perform various treatments as prescribed and directed by the supervising Physiotherapist, including gait training, balance exercises, transfer training, range of motion, strengthening, and application of modalities (e.g., heat, ice, ultrasound, TENS). You will also deliver dynamic, safe, and therapeutically beneficial exercise classes for groups of residents, set up and prepare equipment, clean up after treatments, and ensure the resident gym and treatment areas are safe and tidy. Maintaining regular communication with the physiotherapist regarding resident status or treatment concerns 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

Benefits

• 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.
• Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree