Restorative Care

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

We are seeking an energetic and dedicated **full-time, permanent Physiotherapy Assistant **to join our Long-Term Care Home Under the general direction of the supervising Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist, you will provide restorative treatment plans to our residents according to the Home's policies and procedures.

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU**
- A supportive, collaborative, and welcoming team environment
- Opportunities for career growth, comprehensive training and professional development
- Health & dental benefits, and RRSP matching
- Free on-site parking
- Casual dress

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Assists nursing staff with transfers, and repositioning of clients as required.
- Conducts group therapy (exercise, cognitive and sensory stimulation).
- Assists with transporting residents to exercise groups.
- Ensures the health and safety of residents, staff, volunteers and visitors by ensuring that safe practices and proper procedures are communicated, followed, and implemented.
- Identifies residents who would benefit from an OT or PT assessment.
- Assists residents with walking programs.
- Attends regular meetings with supervising therapists.
- Documentation of quarterly reviews.
- Instruct the resident in the use of his/her assistive devices and support the resident.
- Assists the staff in carrying out treatment plans for residents to carry over skills such as walking, transfers and self-feeding.
- Attends Resident Care Conferences and the Multi-Disciplinary Assessment Committee, as needed.
- Provides written report to Social Work to present at family conferences when unable to attend.
- Maintain and clean wheelchairs
- Maintain wheelchair inventory and match residents to wheelchairs based on size and needs
- Keeps therapeutic service room clean and organized.
- Keeps storage room clean and organized.
- Asks appropriate disciplines to reassess the resident as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**
- Physical Therapist Assistant Diploma (PTA) and/or Occupational Therapist Assistant Diploma (OTA).
- 6 months of work experience in a related occupation
- Able to work independently, and as part of a team.
- Able to receive and follow Supervisor’s direction.
- Relevant work experience in long-term care, healthcare, or hospitality preferred.
- General computer skills
- Good command of the English language, (Read, write, speak)
- Organizational, planning, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
- Physical requirements: significant time spent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting weights of 10 lbs or greater.

**ABOUT US**

Hillel Lodge is a welcoming and vibrant Jewish long-term care home located in the heart of Ottawa. Our team of compassionate professionals is committed to providing exceptional person-centred care. With a current complement of 121 beds and housed within a thriving 13-acre Jewish Community Campus, we provide a wide range of programming and events to meet the diverse needs of our residents, their families, and the larger community which we serve.

**DEI&A**

Where notified in advance, Hillel Lodge will accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. More information about our Accessibility Policy can be found on our website.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $22.79 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Physiotherapy or related: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- PTA and/or OTA Diploma (preferred)

Work Location: In person