Physiotherapy Assistant

Make an Impact on People’s Lives; Join SE Health as PTA/TA in Georgina/Pefferlaw/Sutton/Keswick locations

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a key member of the Saint Elizabeth clinical team, the PTA/OTA will work with clients to optimize their health and wellness. The suitable PTA/OTA will be able to work well independently and in a team, be customer service focused, and have great people skills. We are currently seeking a PTA/OTA to work with clients in their homes. There are ongoing opportunities for learning and skills development.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist the supervising physiotherapist in performing various components of the treatment plans for clients in their homes.
2. Perform various treatments as prescribed and directed by the supervising Physiotherapist including but not limited to gait training, balance exercises, transfer training, range of motion, strengthening, application of modalities (i.e. heat, ice, ultrasound, TENS).
3. Deliver dynamic, safe, and therapeutically beneficial treatment plans.
4. Set up and prepare equipment and clean up after client treatments.
5. Maintain regular ongoing communication with the physiotherapist regarding any changes or concerns about a resident’s status or treatment interventions.
6. Document client treatment activities as per direction of the physiotherapist.

Requirements:

1. Completed or in the process of completing a PTA/OTA Diploma (Mandatory).
2. Knowledge of various clinical populations and treatment modalities.
3. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
4. Ability to perform repetitive bending, reaching, pushing, lifting, and transferring using proper/safe body mechanics.
5. Availability to work flexible hours.
6. Vulnerable sector check (current).

About SE Health:

At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work-life balance. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team.

In the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and the greater good of public health, SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose.

SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@sehc.com at your earliest convenience.