Job Description Working under the direction and supervision of a Physiotherapist, as a Physiotherapy Assistant, you will independently carry out prescribed rehabilitation therapy programs to assist clients to cope with their limitations in movement, daily functioning, and activity. Care will take place in community settings. Why you’ll love working here: Best in class training and development programs Celebration and Recognition programs Part time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans Company paid mobile devices Mileage compensation Employee perks and exclusive offers What you’ll do: Set up and prepare required equipment for client use and clean equipment following use Participate in program planning Carry out exercise programs plus gait training ensuring clients perform the prescribed activities in an appropriate and safe manner. Assist the supervising Physiotherapist by performing various components of the treatment plan including gait training, balance exercises, transfer training, range of motion, strengthening, plus application of modalities (i.e. heat, ice, ultrasound, TENS) as prescribed by the Physiotherapist for clients within a Retirement or residential setting Provide clear, timely communication to the supervising Physiotherapist and other appropriate Health Care team members regarding changes to or concerns of the client’s status, interventions or activities Properly maintain and document regarding client activities, progress and treatment plans consistent with ParaMed’s policies. What you bring: Graduate of a PTA/OTA course from a recognized post-secondary program 1-2 years of PTA experience with elderly populations is preferred Ability to effectively communicate both through oral and written mediums Able to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Position Screening (VPS) Current CPR and First Aid (within 1 year) obtained within Canada Demonstrate compassion, tact and diplomacy when interacting with residents/clients and their families Time Type: Part time Join us as we continue our 40-year tradition to help people live better and provide the most compassionate care possible! Join a winning team and let’s succeed together! ParaMed Home Health Care accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request. https://www.paramed.com/about-paramed/
