25 Sep
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St. Joseph's Home Care
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Kitchener
25 Sep
St. Joseph's Home Care
Kitchener
St. Mary's Health @ Homemay require travel to other program locations as neededUnion:Non-UnionHours of Work:Days (8am-4pm)Approx. 30-40 hours bi-weeklyPosting Date:July 28, 2026Closing Date:Until filledWages:$31.16-$50.62 per hourFrench Language Skill Requirement:N/AThis posting is for a current vacancyPhysiotherapistSt. Mary's Health @ HomeNumber of Openings: 1 Division: St. Mary's Health @Home Full/Part Time/Casual: Part time Program: St. Mary's Health Regular/Temporary: Regular Location: Wellington County including Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph.may require travel to other program locations as neededUnion:Non-UnionHours of Work:Days (8am-4pm)Approx. 30-40 hours bi-weeklyPosting Date:July 28, 2026Closing Date:Until filledWages:$31.16-$50.62 per hourFrench Language Skill Requirement:N/AThis posting is for a current vacancyPOSITION SUMMARYThe Physiotherapist– Wellington Waterloo (PT-WW) is instrumental in providing comprehensive physiotherapist services to clients with physical conditions, adhering to standard scope of practice activities. The PT-WW plays a key role in assisting clients to achieve optimal physical function, maintain capabilities, and prevent future injuries. This position involves implementing customized rehabilitation programs, educating and monitoring clients, and communicating client progress effectively.This role supports the Manager – Therapy Services in the efficient and effective operations of program activities, ensuring the safety and health of clients through infection control, ongoing communication, education, and monitoring activities. Clients are typically individuals discharged from the hospital but require some continuing medical supports. These clients undergo care assessments, are medically stable, may be of any adult age group, and might require mechanical or two-person lifts. Clients typically require assistance for 12 days to 16 weeks, and they may or may not require a formal care plan.Core Duties And ResponsibilitiesClinicalAssess patients to determine strengths and weaknesses cognitively, perceptually, physically, and psycho emotionallyDetermine clients' ability to function in self-care, productivity, and leisure, considering the influence of the environmentInterpret data for discharge planning and develop treatment plans for enhanced functioning and independenceCommunicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team using verbal and written formatsMaintain workload statistics and participate in documentation proceduresEducate and communicate progress, therapy plans,
exercises, and/or mobility aids to clientsWork with various mobility equipment, providing person-centered support and promoting goal-oriented progressFacilitate access to community, social, and healthcare services for clientsSet up and prepare therapy equipment and may perform delegated tasks within the scope of practiceSupervise activities of OTA/PTA and/or students on occasionFacilitate information sessions for clients and/or visitorsSafetyPracticing proper infection control protocols with clients and with equipment (e.G. hand hygiene)Monitoring therapy areas, equipment and mobility devices for defects, reporting safety concerns to supervisor in a timely mannerDaily maintenance and cleaning of therapy equipment and treatment areasWorking effectively with other staff in maintaining laundry activitiesActively promotes client safety and education about safe practicesParticipating in organizational program safety programs and protocols (e.G. safety checks)Engaging in continuous improvement initiativesDemonstrate knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their familiesAdministrationCollaborate with others in ordering / procurement of required suppliesRecording treatment activities in client charts, maintaining on-going other interdisciplinary program staffDeveloping and presenting reports and/or metrics as requestedSupporting clients in setting up therapy appointments and/or in attending group activitiesSupporting referral/intake processes of the programProviding general assistants to program Supervisor and Clinical Nurse ManagersPerforming general administrative duties related to the roleParticipate on committees and program development related to areas of practiceCORE COMPENTENCIESRegularly demonstrates our mission, vision and values:Support compassionate care, faith and diversityDeliver quality care, pursue and share knowledge, respect diversity, remain faithfulCommit to working everyday with dignity, respect, service, justice, responsibility and enquiryAbility to work collaboratively with others; sharing expertise and drawing on the expertise of othersActively promotes a healthy,
supportive and inclusive work environmentProactively contributes to initiatives, supporting and encouraging positive changeAbility to engage in effective problem solving, possess logic and analytical thinkingSkilled at thinking about creative solutions to complex problemsSolid team-based approach to everyday work activitiesSuperior communication skills both verbal and written, with an excellent customer service mind setPositive and professional, with a "can do" attitudeWillingness to regularly go the extra mile and actively support co-workersAbility to demonstrate leadership and mentoring skills, to motivate and help others growStrong knowledge of quality outcomes and streaming processes in order to find efficienciesSuperior organizational and planning skillsProven ability to be detailed orientedMaintaining on-going compliance to corporate policies and procedures, health and safety regulations, and relevant external standardsParticipating fully in both internal and external training requirementsParticipating fully in corporate quality initiativesMaintaining the privacy and confidentiality of all personal health records (including both client and personal), and following all the privacy and confidentiality requirements of any and all electronic medical record systems used (including but not limited to Procura and HPG)QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy, requiredRegistration with the College of Physiotherapy of Ontario, requiredMaster's Degree in physiotherapy, preferredMembership in the Canadian and Ontario Physiotherapy Associations, preferred1-3 years experience, requiredExperience in a Home or Community care setting, preferredGentle Persuasive Approach training, preferredprevious experience working with clients with multiple complex medical conditions, requiredOngoing professional development and learning, requiredPrevious experience and proficiency with mobile work tools, devices, and apps, requiredSt. Joseph's Home Care is an equal opportunity employer, committed to equity, inclusiveness, and diversity across all our programs, practices, facilities, and team. AI is not used in our recruitment processes for the selection of candidates.If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, such as alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms, please inform the hiring manager before your interview. Should you wish to conduct your interview in French, kindly contact our head office to arrange this in advance.
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📍 Kitchener