Job Description
Overview
Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) for a Long Term Care client in Kingsville , Ontario. Working under the direct or indirect supervision of the Physiotherapist, our assistants will work in close contact with residents to help them implement treatment programs and achieve the goals set out for them.
Schedule
38.5 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Assist with conducting group exercises for residents, and/or lead one-on-one exercises with the assigned resident as directed by the Physiotherapist.
- Encourage residents to reach the goals of their planned treatment programs if appropriate.
- Document treatments and residents' progress after each therapy session per the Physiotherapist’s instructions.
- Assist residents with walking, sitting, and safe transferring.
- Monitor any changes to a resident’s health status and report to the Physiotherapist or supervisor.
- Perform treatments such as appl...