About this role
RNS Health Care Services is currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) to join our dynamic Rehabilitation team. In this community-based role, you?ll support Registered Physiotherapists in delivering rehabilitation services that help clients improve mobility, maintain independence, and achieve their functional goals.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with supervising Physiotherapists while performing duties within their scope of responsibilities.
*Service Areas:* Bradford, Barrie, Keswick, Queensville, Holland Landing, East Gwillimbury, Mount Albert, Sharon, Newmarket, Aurora, Georgina, Beeton, and Tottenham.
*Employment Type:* Full-time / Part-time
*Wage:* $20.00 to $27.00 per hour
*Rehabilitation and Client Care *
- Carry out designated physiotherapy interventions and rehabilitation activities as assigned by the supervising Registered Physiotherapist, in accordance with the established plan of care and applicable supervision requirements.
- Assist with individual rehabilitation programs, including prescribed therapeutic exercises, mobility activities, stretching, strengthening, balance, coordination, and functional training.
- Support clients in improving and maintaining mobility, strength, flexibility, endurance, functional independence, and overall as required.
- Reinforce prescribed exercise techniques, safe movement strategies, and rehabilitation recommendations provided by the supervising Physiotherapist.
- Encourage client participation, motivation, and adherence to prescribed rehabilitation programs while respecting individual abilities, preferences, and goals.
- Provide client-centered services that promote dignity, independence, safety, and respect for cultural backgrounds and personal preferences.
*Client Safety and Risk Management *
- Monitor clients' tolerance and responses to prescribed interventions and promptly report changes in condition, increased pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, fatigue, falls, or other concerns to the supervising Physiotherapist.
- Follow established safety procedures when assisting clients with mobility, transfers, positioning, and prescribed exercises.
- Identify and report environmental hazards, equipment concerns, and other risks that may affect client safety during service delivery.
- Document and report incidents, near misses, falls, and other safety concerns in accordance with RNS policies and procedures.
- Recognize the limits of the PTA role and promptly seek guidance from the supervising Physiotherapist when client needs fall outside the established plan of care or assigned responsibilities.
*Clinical Documentation and Communication *
- Complete accurate, timely, and objective documentation of treatment activities, client participation, responses to interventions, and other required service information.
- Communicate relevant observations, progress, concerns, and changes in client status to the supervising Physiotherapist to support ongoing clinical decision-making.
- Maintain complete and confidential client records in accordance with organizational policies, applicable privacy legislation, and documentation requirements.
- Communicate professionally with clients, families, caregivers, retirement home personnel, and other relevant stakeholders within the scope of the role and applicable confidentiality requirements.
- Report missed visits, cancellations, scheduling issues, and other service delivery concerns through established organizational processes.
*Infection Prevention and Equipment Management *
- Comply with RNS infection prevention and control procedures, including hand hygiene, appropriate use of personal protective equipment, and cleaning of reusable equipment.
- Use rehabilitation equipment safely and appropriately in accordance with established instructions and the supervising Physiotherapist's direction.
- Identify and report da