Physiotherapy Assistant - Edmonton
- Edmonton, AB, T6A 0L4, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Physiotherapy Assistant - Edmonton
CBI Home Health supports people at home and in the community. We are one of Canada's leading specialized community services, home and integrated care providers, operating in more than 800 communities across the country. Our teams work together to deliver the right care at the right time, helping people live safely, independently, and with dignity. Learn more at cbihomehealth.ca.
Because Your Care Matters.
CBI Home Health is looking to hire Physiotherapy Assistants in Edmonton, Alberta.
Vacancy Disclosure: This job posting is for a new vacancy.
Why CBI Home Health?
We're committed to making a difference in people's lives - and that starts with yours. You'll enjoy a flexible schedule that allows you to achieve your goals at work and at home. As you care for others, CBI Home Health will care for you by providing the equipment, training and resources that you need to feel confident every day.
Our Total Rewards offerings include:
- Weekend premiums, travel pay and/or mileage reimbursement.
- Full-time, part-time, and casual opportunities, with flexible scheduling options.
- Reward and recognition programs, including earned-wage access through our partnership with ZayZoon.
- Comprehensive Benefit and Retirement packages.
- Employee discount and perk offerings with various partnerships, including Perkopolis, Telus, Rogers, Goodlife, etc.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid orientation, training and development with opportunities to grow your career.
What you will do:
- As a caring, responsible health care team member, you will support clients to be as safe and independent in-home care settings, as possible, helping them to live their best lives.
- You will act as a liaison between the client and the Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist, in addition to assisting with the Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist's caseloads.
- You will be supporting clients with their rehabilitative programs, as well as processing and performing clerical audits for discharged patient charts.
What you will need to be successful:
- You possess a post-secondary diploma as a Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy/Rehabilitation Assistant or Kinesiology degree is preferred.
- You have a general knowledge of mobility aids and assistive equipment.
- Your focus is to embrace and support person and family-centered care.
- You are passionate, empathetic, use good judgement and apply critical thinking when making decisions.
- You are known for your excellent communication skills and ability to work in collaboration within an interdisciplinary team as well as work independently.
- You value the role a therapist plays in keeping clients at home when that is of personal importance.
- A clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening within the last 6 months.
- Proof of a negative TB test.
- Valid First Aid/CPR Certification Reliable vehicle and valid drivers license.
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills, with ability to communicate in other languages an asset.
- Ability to safely lift up to 35 lbs. (16 kg).
Recruitment Technology Disclosure: We use technology and automation to support administrative aspects of our recruitment process. Artificial Intelligence is not used to evaluate, rank, or select candidates. All hiring decisions are made by people.
CBI Home Health is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process in accordance with applicable legislation. Please advise your recruiter if you require an accommodation.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support clients in home-care settings to remain safe and independent, and act as a liaison between clients and physiotherapists or occupational therapists. Assist with therapists’ caseloads, support clients’ rehabilitation programs, and process and perform clerical audits of discharged patient charts.
Requirements
A post-secondary diploma in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, or rehabilitation assistance, or a kinesiology degree, is preferred; general knowledge of mobility aids and assistive equipment is also expected. Candidates need strong communication and teamwork skills, a recent clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening, a negative TB test, valid First Aid/CPR certification, a valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle, and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Skills
- Client Support
- Rehabilitation Program Support
- Mobility Aids
- Assistive Equipment
- Person- And Family-Centered Care
- Empathy
- Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Independent Work
- Clerical Auditing
- Chart Processing
- Safe Lifting
- First Aid And CPR
Benefits
- Weekend Premiums
- Travel Pay
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Flexible Scheduling
- Reward And Recognition Programs
- Earned-Wage Access
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Retirement Package
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Orientation
- Training And Development
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
Keywords
- Physiotherapy Assistant
- Occupational Therapy
- Rehabilitation Assistant
- Kinesiology
- Home Health Care
- Community Care
- Client Safety
- Independent Living
- Mobility Aids
- Assistive Equipment
- Person- And Family-Centered Care
- Rehabilitation Programs
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Caseload Support
- Patient Chart Audits
- Criminal Record Check
- Vulnerable Sector Screening
- TB Test
- First Aid
- CPR
- Driver’s Licence
- Reliable Vehicle
- English Communication
- Safe Lifting