Hardy Terrace LTC, a 101-bed long-term care home in Brantford, Ontario is an exciting home that will be dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents in partnership with UniversalCare, our family members, valued employees and community partners.
Our team is currently hiring for a Registered Physiotherapist.
This is 24 hour per week.
Qualification, Duties and Responsibilities:
Successful completion of Degree in Physiotherapy
Minimum one to two (1-2) years long term care experience
Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario in good standing
Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent problem solving skills
Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job
Ability to work independently and in a group setting
Clinical Care: Assessment and re-assessment;
Treatment - individual and group program(s);
Satisfactory vulnerable sector check and TB test
ADP authorizer is encouraged
Other duties:
- Providing in-services and various educational seminars including nursing rehab/restorative programs to staff of long term care
- Participate in multidisciplinary care conferences;
- Documentation as required by the MOHLTC and long term care home including MDS coding and care planning;
- Providing leadership and attending various committees including restraint reduction, fall prevention
- Ongoing communication with long term care home management, nursing and other team members;
- Supervision of PTA's;
- Excellent customer service skills relating to the needs and challenges of residents and their families;
- Awareness to maintain confidentiality pertaining to the long term care home and resident information.
- Update and liaise with nursing, PSW's and the team regarding defective equipment, wheelchairs, and mobility aids
We thank all those who apply and will only contact those applicants that will be interviewed.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our residents than we would love to speak to you about this opportunity.
Hardy Terrace Long Term Care is committed to the principles of employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process. We encourage Indigenous applicants to self-identify.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Pay: From $48.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Norfolk County, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
Licence/Certification:
- Physiotherapist licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
