Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a member of the Clinical Home Support Team, the Physiotherapist Assistant will report to the Program Manager as well as implement restorative care programs as directed by the Physiotherapist to meet the various physical, emotional, intellectual, social needs of residents and assists in monitoring their needs and progress.
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Implements restorative care programs.
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Evaluates residents’ progress.
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Reports any significant changes to the Physiotherapist and nursing staff as appropriate.
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Attends in-service education programs.
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Participates in development and revision of programs under the guidance of the Physiotherapist.
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Maintains program and resident records.
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Adheres to established policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, environment and infection control.
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Works cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs.
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Other duties as assigned by Kinesiologist.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Successful completion of physiotherapist assistant course.
- Diploma of physiotherapist assistant
- Knowledge of working with geriatric residents
- Demonstrate organizational skills
- Demonstrate the ability to apply concepts in relation to physical needs of our residents
- Ability to read and write English as well as to understand complex verbal and written instruction in English.
Time Type
Part time
Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.
At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.
We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.
Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.
Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [email protected].
We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.
