Physiotherapy Assistant

POSITION: Physiotherapy Assistant

RELIANCE REHAB ASSOCIATES INC., ONTARIO

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Position (Hours Negotiable)

LOCATION: Dunnville, ON

START DATE: Immediate

Reliance Rehab Associates (RRA) Inc. provides services to long term care homes in and around Golden Horseshoe region of Ontario. RRA Inc. is a partnership of rehab specialists - a growing and professionally managed health care service provider with a goal to retain at all times the singular focus of respect: for our patients, their families, substitute decision makers, ourselves as health care professionals, our peers, support and administration staff, and for those funding health care services.

As a Physiotherapy Assistant in RRA Inc. long term care homes, you will have many opportunities to challenge yourself through applying a broad range of skills to your work with older adults. Effective and appropriate communication with your supervising physiotherapist and other members of the health care team (nurses, care aides, PSWs etc.), residents and family members is imperative to becoming a part of our organization.

We currently have opening for a qualified Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) to work under the supervision of registered physiotherapist providing services for RRA Inc. The role of PTA is to assist the registered physiotherapists in ensuring that physiotherapy services are delivered in a safe, effective and efficient manner.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Working under the supervision of the physiotherapist, Physiotherapy Assistant shall work in close contact with patients to help implement their treatment programs and achieve goals set out for them. Cheerfully offering patients their planned treatment programs with constant encouragement is the key to success

- Assist the supervising physiotherapist in performing various components of 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, therabands, TENS etc

- Instructing patients in exercise therapy and use of mobility aids

- 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 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 as per RRA policy & procedures guidelines

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

- PTA Diploma / Kinesiology degree required

- Previous work experience in long term care home / retirement home setting an asset

- Experience working with geriatric population

- Excellent communication, organizational & time management skills

- Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision & as part of team

- Vulnerable sector check required (current)

We thank all interested applicants, however only those short listed for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person