Achieva Health Hiring for Physiotherapist Assistant Job at Ottawa Full Time

PHYSIOTHERAPIST ASSISTANT/RESTORATIVE CARE AIDE

Looking for a PERMANENT Full Time Physiotherapist Assistant (PTA) to work in a Long-Term Care Home in Ottawa, ON.

EXCELLENT REMUNERATION.

EMPLOYEE position (4% vacation, EI, CPP, Stat Holidays, etc.)

ACHIEVA HEALTH is a Canadian Rehab Company 100%, owned and operated by Registered Physiotherapists. The Company provides Physiotherapy, Exercise Classes and Education Services to Long Term Care Homes across Ontario. ACHIEVA HEALTH is looking to recruit excellent Healthcare Professionals to provide services in locations across Ontario. The organization is very selective and only the best candidates are chosen to join the ACHIEVA HEALTH Team.

The Company will hire Staff with experience, qualifications, and a positive attitude to deliver excellent, high quality services in Long Term Care Homes.

Physiotherapist Assistants (PTAs) are trained to provide Physiotherapy Treatments as assigned by the Registered Physiotherapist. The role of the PTA is to assist the

Physiotherapist to deliver care in a safe, professional, and respectful manner. The PTA is a valued member of the Physiotherapy Team and assists in providing optimal care to improve Residents’ outcomes and quality of life.

Education: Must be a graduate and hold a Certificate from an approved PTA/OTA Program from a Canadian College or Accredited Institute or have equivalent training in the field.

ACHIEVA HEALTH is willing to train candidates interested in LTC.

Qualifications: Experience in LTC an asset

• Experience working in LTC with an older Adult population
• Experience working with Residents with Dementia and other conditions
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with Residents and Staff
• Knowledge in the Microsoft Office Programs (Excel)
• Ability to deliver care in a safe, professional, and respectful manner
• Ability to provide care in a positive and encouraging style
• Ability to work both independently and as part of the interdisciplinary team

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location