Physiotherapy Support Worker
- NL, Canada
Part-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Part-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
| Zone: Central Zone Location: GBH - Green Bay Health Center, Springdale Physiotherapy Support Worker Central Zone - GBH Physiotherapy Permanent Part-time NAPE HS 43110POS |
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| Hours | 35 (8 hours; Days) |
| Salary | CG28 (CAD26.92 - CAD29.80 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0018911 |
| Posted Date | 2025-11-27 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Definition of work: This is therapeutic work in the treatment of persons affected with physical disabilities as a result of illness, injury, or disabling conditions. This position receives direction from a Registered Physiotherapist and duties involve a significant amount of patient handling as treatment plans are implemented. Clinical training/supervision will be provided by regional Physiotherapy staff. Regional travel may be required. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centred care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements. Required qualifications: * Graduation from high school with a diploma recognized by the Newfoundland & Labrador Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. * Graduation from a recognized Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Assistant Program approved by Central Health. * Demonstrated body mechanics and lifting techniques. * Consistent demonstration of Central Health's corporate values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (I CARE). * A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position. * A satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority. |
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Physiotherapy Support Worker will help carry out treatment plans for patients recovering from illness, injury or disabling conditions. The work involves a significant amount of patient handling, with safe body mechanics and a focus on person- and family-centred care.
Requirements
Candidates need high school graduation, graduation from a recognized Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Assistant Program approved by Central Health, demonstrated body mechanics and lifting skills, and a satisfactory RCMP or local police Certificate of Conduct.
Skills
- Patient handling
- Body mechanics
- Safe lifting techniques
- Physiotherapy treatment support
- Rehabilitation exercises
- Patient safety
- Person-centred care
- Family-centred care
- Risk identification
- Teamwork
- Clinical documentation
- Physical disability care
Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- physiotherapy support worker
- physiotherapy assistant
- rehabilitation assistant
- patient handling
- body mechanics
- lifting techniques
- patient care
- physical rehabilitation
- Central Health
- healthcare support
- part-time healthcare
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Seniority
Entry level
Fields of study
- Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Assistant