Job Description

PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT - SENIORS WELLNESS We have an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our growing team!
Location: Southampton, ON
Schedule: 35.5 hours a week
Start date: Immediately
Status: Permanent, Full-time
Mandatory requirement: Valid Vulnerable Sector screening check and Proof of Tuberculin (2-Step Mantoux Test) clearance (within 6 months)

We have gone above and beyond to ensure the safety of our patients and employees with PPE provided, the spacing of patients, screening, and more. Extensive safety protocols and procedures have been put into place and are mandatory.

In this role you will:

• 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

Qualifications:

• PTA/OTA diploma or degree in Kinesiology
• Previous experience within an LTC setting an asset.
• Standard First Aid & CPR Certification