Job Description
Job Description
Working under the direction and supervision of a Physiotherapist, as a Physiotherapy Assistant, you will independently carry out prescribed rehabilitation therapy programs to assist clients to cope with their limitations in movement, daily functioning, and activity. Care will take place in community settings.
Why you’ll love working here:
Best in class training and development programs
Celebration and Recognition programs
Casual opportunity and flexible scheduling options
Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans
Company paid mobile devices
Mileage compensation
Employee perks and exclusive offers
What you’ll do:
Set up and prepare required equipment for client use and clean equipment following use
Participate in program planning
Carry out exercise programs plus gait training ensuring clients perform the prescribed activities in an appropriate and safe manner.
Assist the supervising Physiotherapist by performing various components of the treatment plan including gait training, balance exercises, transfer training, range of motion, strengthening, plus application of modalities (i.e. heat, ice, ultrasound, TENS) as prescribed by the Physiotherapist for clients within a Retirement or residential setting
Provide clear, timely communication to the supervising Physiotherapist and other appropriate Health Care team members regarding changes to or concerns of the client’s status, interventions or activities
Properly maintain and document regarding client activities, progress and treatment plans consistent with ParaMed’s policies.
What you bring:
Graduate of a PTA/OTA course from a recognized post-secondary program
1-2 years of PTA experience with elderly populations is preferred
Ability to effectively communicate both through oral and written mediums
Able to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Position Screening (VPS)
Current CPR and First Aid (within 1 year) obtained within Canada
Demonstrate compassion, tact and diplomacy when interacting with residents/clients and their families.
We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection 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.
Part time
Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.
As the leading home care provider in the country, ParaMed Home Health Care, has proudly been helping Canadians live better at home since 1974.
When you join ParaMed, you become part of a caring community of over 12,000 dedicated professionals committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
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.
ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.
