• PART-TIME
• Temporary

Status:                              Part-time, contract to March 31, 2025

Location:                        Chippewa of the Thames, Muncey, Ontario

Hours:                              Alternating 14 and 21 hours (2 and 3 days) per week

Salary:                             $21.00 per hour

Pension:                         HOOPP (defined benefit plan) – optional

Posting Date:               August 26, 2024

Deadline:                       September 9, 2024

Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC) is a diverse, dynamic, multiservice Indigenous health and wellness agency.  We strive to provide quality, wholistic health services by sharing and promoting traditional and western health practices to enable people to live in a more balanced state of well-being. SOAHAC provides services to Indigenous people including those who live on and off reserve, status, non-status, Inuit, and Metis within the Southwest, Waterloo Wellington and Erie St Clair regions.  SOAHAC has a mandate of ensuring that health services are accessible, of high quality, and are culturally appropriate. It is SOAHAC’s objective to build health care capacity within Indigenous communities.  Currently, we are seeking the services of a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our interdisciplinary staff team to work at our Chippewa Site.

Reporting to the Integrated Care Manager in Chippewa, the Physiotherapy Assistant is responsible for assisting and carrying out the treatment plan of supervising physiotherapist, working within our integrated care team to provide wholistic, high-quality care to SOAHAC clients.

Requirements

• Physiotherapy Assistant diploma from an accredited college
• Current First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate
• Experience working one-on-one as a therapeutic support with clients
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to build rapport quickly
• Ability to work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team to resolve problems
• Demonstrated understanding and practice of rehabilitation principles and techniques
• Sound critical thinking skills, good judgement and problem-solving skills
• Ability to participate and follow treatment programs and care plans
• Proven computer skills, including email, MS Office and Electronic Medical Records
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong critical thinking and time management skills
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Access to reliable transportation
• Willingness to participate in Indigenous Cultural Safety Training, teachings and ceremonies
• Clean and current vulnerable sector police check as a condition of employment
• Up to date immunizations and records

Responsibilities

• Administer Exercise Programs set by the supervising Physiotherapist
• Administer and Operate Modalities such as Heat/Cold, Ultrasound, TENS, NMES
• Carry out treatment plan of supervising Physiotherapist
• Assists with gross motor, fine motor and balance activities
• Maintain regular ongoing communication with the supervising Physiotherapist regarding any changes or concerns about a resident's status or treatment interventions
• Provides client/family education and support to address physical, functional and self-care needs as assigned
• Work alongside administration staff and Allied Health professionals to provide high-quality, culturally-safe care to SOAHAC clients
• Documentation of client interactions within Electronic Medical Records (PS Suite)
• Supervise use of physiotherapy gym
• Set up and prepare equipment and clean up after residents' treatments including removing safety hazards

This job may require additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre.    

SOAHAC values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer; however, hiring preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants (please self-identify).  SOAHAC is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your cover letter and resume to careers@soahac.on.ca.