Physiotherapy Assistant
- Shelburne, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
We are currently looking for a Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) for a Long Term Care client in Shelburne, 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
Schedule
- TBD
- Assist with conducting group exercises for residents, and lead one-on-one activities 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.
- 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.
- A current police check for the Vulnerable Sector is required.
- Valid TB Test and Chest X-Ray are required.
- We are ONLY considering residents of Shelburne and/or Surrounding Area (Relocation is not accepted).
- Access to a vehicle is required.
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Responsibilities
Assist residents with group exercises, individual activities, mobility, and treatment programs under a Physiotherapist’s supervision. Document treatment and progress, monitor residents’ health changes, and report concerns to the Physiotherapist or supervisor.
Requirements
A Physiotherapy Assistant graduate or equivalent is required, along with strong multitasking, communication, and teamwork abilities. A vulnerable sector police check, valid TB test and chest X-ray, and access to a vehicle are required; long-term care or retirement home experience is an asset.
Skills
- Group Exercise Assistance
- One-on-One Resident Activities
- Treatment Program Support
- Progress Documentation
- Resident Mobility Assistance
- Safe Transfers
- Health Status Monitoring
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Multitasking
- Working Under Pressure
- Communication
- Teamwork
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Physiotherapy Assistant
- Physiotherapist
- Long-Term Care
- Retirement Home
- Group Exercises
- Treatment Programs
- Resident Care
- Progress Documentation
- Walking Assistance
- Safe Transfers
- Health Status Monitoring
- Ice Pack
- Hot Pack
- Ultrasound Therapy
- TENS
- Electrotherapy
- Hot Wax
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- TB Test
- Chest X-Ray