26 Oct
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St. Joseph's Home Care
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Kitchener
26 Oct
St. Joseph's Home Care
Kitchener
Physiotherapist Mary's Health @ Home Mary's Health @Home Full/Part Time/Casual: Part-Time Regular/Temporary: Mary's Health may require travel to other program locations as needed 30-40 hours bi-weekly Posting Date: July 28, 2026 Wages: $31.16-$50.62 per hour French Language Skill Requirement: This posting is for a current vacancy. The 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 secure, 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. not require a formal care plan. Determine clients' ability to function in self-care, productivity, and leisure, considering the influence of the environment. Interpret data for discharge planning and develop treatment plans for enhanced functioning and independence. Educate and communicate progress, therapy plans, exercises, and/or mobility aids to clients.
Facilitate access to community, social, and healthcare services for clients. Set up and prepare therapy equipment and may perform delegated tasks within the scope of practice. Supervise activities of OTA/PTA and/or students on occasion. Practicing 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 manner Daily maintenance and cleaning of therapy equipment and treatment areas Engaging in continuous improvement initiatives Demonstrate knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families Supporting clients in setting up therapy appointments and/or in attending group activities Providing general assistants to program Supervisor and Clinical Nurse Managers Performing general administrative duties related to the role Support compassionate care, faith and diversity Deliver quality care, pursue and share knowledge, respect diversity, remain faithful Commit to working everyday with dignity, respect, service, justice, responsibility and enquiry sharing expertise and drawing on the expertise of others Skilled at thinking about creative solutions to complex problems Solid team-based approach to everyday work activities Superior communication skills both verbal and written,
with an excellent customer service mind set Ability to demonstrate leadership and mentoring skills, to motivate and help others grow Strong knowledge of quality outcomes and streaming processes in order to find efficiencies Superior organizational and planning skills Maintaining on-going compliance to corporate policies and procedures, health and safety regulations, and relevant external standards Participating fully in both internal and external training requirements Participating fully in corporate quality initiatives Maintaining 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) Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy, required ~ Registration with the College of Physiotherapy of Ontario, required ~ Master's Degree in physiotherapy, preferred ~ Membership in the Canadian and Ontario Physiotherapy Associations, preferred ~Experience in a Home or Community care setting, preferred ~ Gentle Persuasive Approach training, preferred ~ previous experience working with clients with multiple complex medical conditions, required ~ Previous experience and proficiency with mobile work tools, devices, and apps, required Joseph's Home Care is an equal opportunity employer, committed to equity, inclusiveness, and diversity across all our programs, practices, facilities, and team. 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, kind
📌 Full Time Physiotherapist/ Part Time Physiotherapist (Kitchener)
🏢 St. Joseph's Home Care
📍 Kitchener