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Physiotherapy Assistant - Seniors Wellness

pt Health
Ottawa, ON, CA
$23 an hour (estimated)
Permanent
Part-time

Lifemark Seniors Wellness is one of the largest rehabilitation focused companies dedicated to providing therapy solutions for seniors.

With over 30 years of experience, we are a preferred partner of more than 185 LTC homes, 55 retirement communities and provide over 180 senior dwellings with physiotherapy, occupational therapy and therapeutic group exercise programming.

As Canada's largest physiotherapy company, our purpose is : Movement to a better life. For our staff, the Lifemark difference is based on 4 pillars : We foster innovative thinking;

assist with career development; we support personal health and wellness; and devoted to making a real impact in the communities that we live and work in.

We have an exciting opportunity for a PTA to join our growing team!

Location : Ottawa ON

Status : Permanent Part-Time.

Schedule : 6 hours / week

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 :

  • Implement exercise and education programs for seniors that focus on increasing mobility, pain relief, building strength, and improving balance
  • Provide a consistent approach to prevent falls, reduce injuries, improve awareness of safety within the participant’s daily activities, develop an understanding of risks, falls prevention strategies, post-fall injuries, as well as increase participants’ independence, cognition, mobility and quality of life
  • Prepare and maintain progress reports and basic metrics on participants and produces data as requested
  • Attentively monitor residents while utilizing exercise equipment; promote and demonstrate safe use of all equipment as well as proper infection control practices for equipment
  • Support and participate in the development and implementation of programs and objectives
  • Accurately data collect data for reporting
  • Participate in the ongoing education of residents within the scope of the programs

Qualifications :

  • Degree in Kinesiology, diploma in PTA / OTA or other relative post-secondary education
  • First Aid (CPR & AED) Certification
  • Experience with seniors & group programming is an asset
  • Mandatory requirement : As per the Ministry of Long-term Care and the sites we service, Lifemark Seniors Wellness staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Apply today!

Interested in learning more? Visit our website for more information.

Lifemark welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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