Job description
Closing the Gap Healthcare is looking for a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our team. This position is in St. Thomas & Elgin County, ON.
Description:
Physiotherapy Assistant
Closing the Gap Healthcare (CTG) is proud to be a Canadian owned, award-winning, fully accredited and government (Ministry of Health) funded organization. We provide people of all ages the highest level of care across a wide range of home-based and clinic healthcare services. Everything we do is based on ethical principles and compassion, together with our commitment to meet the highest practice standards. We are, in every way, A Team Made for Caring™. Our team of healthcare professionals delivers care to thousands of clients each day enabling people to close the gap between their healthcare needs and overall well-being, caring the way we care for our own loved ones. Our therapy assistants hold the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to focus on a family centered model to provide services to clients in clinic and community settings.
The successful Physiotherapy Assistant will have:
Graduated from a recognized physiotherapy assistant or rehabilitation assistant program or other equivalent program.
A proven track record of being accountable for multiple deliverables, reporting and high-quality performance
Outstanding focus on safety and ethical standards
A strong ability to build and always maintain customer satisfaction
Experience in independent problem solving and recognizing when support from peers and supervisors is needed
Working under the supervision of a Physiotherapist, the role will require:
The provision of individual and group client/resident treatment programs to promote function and to effectively cope with limitations in movement
Notifying the Physiotherapist of changes in client / resident health status, withdrawal of consent, non-compliance, or any difficulties in implementing assigned tasks
Maintaining records and statistics to a standard appropriate for medico-legal purposes
Some physical lifting abilities
Other duties as assigned
Excellent mentorship available. New Graduates welcome to apply. CTG offers flexible hours, a comprehensive compensation package, and a positive culture that provides discipline specific professional support and education. We are excited you are considering applying to become a valued member of our “Team Made for Caring”. This position is open to individuals who meet all the essential requirements stated above. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under the CTG Accessibility policy.
If you are interested in this position and can demonstrate that you meet the requirements defined in this job description, we invite you to visit our website to apply for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: On the road