Physiotherapy Assistant

**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 **Physiotherapy Assistant **to join our growing team

**Location**: Wikwemikong, ON
**Schedule**:10-18 hours a week (Opportunity for full-time hours)
**Start date**: Immediately
**Duration**: 1-3 months
**Status**:Casual, Leave Coverage

**Who we need?**

**What you will do**:

- 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,
- 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

**What you bring**:

- Strong interpersonal communication skills—a proven ability to listen and interpret information in a fast-paced environment.
- Superior organization and prioritization skills that allow you to master your workload and provide the highest level of service delivery possible.
- The ability to be flexible and dynamic in your approach—we are looking for someone who has experience flexing their responsibilities to ensure all required tasks are being met in an order that makes sense and serves treatment/client related needs.

**Preference is given to applicants with**:
- A high school Diploma.-
- Previous work experience in a health care setting.If you are someone who has demonstrated most or all of the above in previous roles or lived experience, and is eager to learn and grow in an exciting new role please consider applying-
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