Physiotherapy Assistant

4 days ago


Toronto, Canada Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association Full time

**Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association** is a non-profit community services agency. Since 1976, we have provided community support, home and personal health care services in a holistic manner to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those with medical needs in the Greater Toronto and York regions.

With a staff of 500 members (including full-time and part-time staff) and the help of a pool of 1,200 active volunteers, we serve 6,500 clients a year, including seniors and the physically disabled; 1,500 of whom are "home-bound" and frail.

We are currently seeking a casual **Physiotherapy Assistant** to join our Chronic Disease Management Program team.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist in the implementation of treatment plans under the recommendation and supervision of the physiotherapist
- Implement exercise programs with patients on an individual or group basis, and assist with gait training as prescribed by the physiotherapist
- Work with a variety of clinical presentations with client-centered treatment
- Facilitate information sessions as required
- Carry out appropriate patient transfers and demonstrate safe lifting techniques and proper body mechanics to nursing staff and patients’ families as instructed by the physiotherapist
- Carry out ADL training with patients to facilitate independence as prescribed by the physiotherapist
- Conduct physiotherapy activity groups under the supervision of a Physiotherapist as required

**Requirements**:

- Diploma in Physiotherapy Assistant or certificate from a recognized PTA program
- Minimum of 1 year PTA experience required
- Previous community experience as asset
- Ability to work effectively and therapeutically in an interdisciplinary, inpatient setting
- Strong patient service skills
- Knowledge of equipment and hygiene principles
- Excellent assessment, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (i.e. verbal and written)
- Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, such as Telus Practice Solutions an asset
- Flexible and adaptable to change in work assignments and schedule, with good organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in English; a second language commonly used by our clients, such as Cantonese/Mandarin, is an asset
- Valid certification in First Aid and CPR
- Current vulnerable sector check (completed within one year)

**COVID-19 Precautions**:
Carefirst has mandated a COVID-19 vaccination policy in place unless with exemption on a medical or other protected ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
- Carefirst is an equal opportunity employer. We are also committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange a reasonable and appropriate accommodation._

**Job Type**: Casual

**Language**:

- Cantonese (preferred)
- Mandarin (preferred)



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