Physiotherapy Assistant - Mount Forest, Canada - Wellington Health Care Alliance

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May 11, 2023

NORTH WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE

LOUISE MARSHALL HOSPTIAL & PALMERSTON AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL

POSTING #2023-96

PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT

(TEMPORARY FULL TIME)
A temporary full time Physiotherapy Assistant position is available at North Wellington Health Care. The homesite for this position is the Louise Marshall Hospital. This position is expected to last approximately 6 months.

The Physiotherapy Assistant supports/assists the Registered Physiotherapist in providing quality physiotherapy services; by taking responsibility for clinical duties as assigned by the Physiotherapist.

The role of the PTA encompasses clinical and non-clinical components within different units of the hospitals; primarily consisting of inpatient and outpatient care.

The position requires flexibility and adaptability to the fluctuation in caseload, inpatient census and patient needs, assisting the therapist in the functional mobility of patients; independently teaching and supervising patients during treatment; ensuring patients perform exercises in an appropriate and safe manner, and supporting other educational and administrative activities as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, Skills and Attributes):

Graduate of an accredited Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Current BCLS CPR Certification
Sincere interest in quality patient care
Under direction of the responsible Physiotherapist:
Supervise and assist patients in exercise and treatment routines. Ensures patient's comfort and safety during treatment.
Administer therapeutic modalities and objective testing
Consult and collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members on patient's status and treatment
Education of patients and families, including instruction on the proper use of assistive and adaptive devices
Demonstrate appropriate and effective written, oral and nonverbal communication with patients, families, colleagues and the public
Capable of performing related duties; lifting; transferring patients, mechanical lifts, constant walking etc. (must meet ALL requirements of an occupational demands analysis)
Demonstrate a clear understanding of rehabilitation principles and knowledge of applicable legislative policies
Strong organizational and time management skills
Computer skills, experience with Meditech and Microsoft Office
Ability to work well as an effective team member, as well as function comfortably independently
Superior communication and interpersonal skills an absolute necessity
Organize and manage own daily caseload
Reviewing/documenting patient's status and progress on patient chart
Record workload measurement for patient care
Management of department inventory and equipment
Other duties as required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Satisfactory performance and attendance required
Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date
Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check
Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment including providing proof of full COVID vaccination prior to being hired

HOURS OF WORK

Monday to Friday, as per department schedule

EXTERNAL applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

North Wellington Health Care is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.