About Optima Living Founded in 2007 by two friends inspired by their families’ dementia journeys, Optima Living was created to provide a more home-like experience in seniors housing and care. What began as a personal mission has grown into one of Western Canada’s leading senior living and continuing care providers.Today, Optima Living offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long-Term Care, Brain Health, and Memory Care across Alberta and British Columbia. Our innovative approach includes Spark, Your Wellness, Your Way; our proprietary brain health and care model. As the only Top 10 Canadian senior living and care provider focused exclusively on Western Canada, we proudly serve more than 4,300 residents.Guided by our North Star, Let us welcome you home™, we are committed to People, Place, and Community. With a resident-first philosophy and a focus on innovation, we are redefining aging with purpose creating communities where seniors live with dignity, connection, and joy. Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Care and working collaboratively within the interdisciplinary team, the Physiotherapist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating individualized therapy services that support residents' mobility, function, safety, independence, and well-being. The role also provides education to team members on safe resident handling and mobility practices. All duties and responsibilities are carried out in alignment with Optima Living’s mission, vision, and values, promoting person-centered care by respecting the uniqueness, dignity,



and self-determination of residents to promote maximum personal and functional independence. These duties are performed within the framework of established organizational policies and procedures, industry best practices, while adhering to applicable regulations and standards. Responsibilities Obtains and reviews available therapy and exercise programs during the resident move-in process to support individualized therapy planning. Assess recent and existing resident for functional and cognitive ability to determine the need for physical rehabilitation program. Plans and supervises resident rehabilitation programs, including mobility training, wheelchair transfers, and range of motion exercises. Performs seating, positioning, and wheelchair assessments to promote comfort, safety, and pressure injury prevention. Evaluates feeding performance, functional mobility, and equipment needs to support resident functional performance. Assess resident needs for mobility devices or changes to mobility devices such as walkers, wheelchairs, and bars etc. Collaborates with nursing and care team member to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized therapy plans. Evaluates assessment outcomes and maintains accurate documentation in accordance with organizational standards. Coordinates with service providers and provides recommendations to families as needed Educates team members and families on various therapy-related exercises and services Provides guidance and support to team members for modifications of environment to ensure team member safety when dealing with individual resident

📌 Physiotherapist (Calgary)
🏢 Thehamletsatduncan
📍 Calgary