Physiotherapist Regular Part Time (Wh Pt1 0.60) Agecare Walden Heights

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Physical Therapist assesses, plans, implements and evaluates physical therapy directed toward residents’ restoration/maintenance of an optimal level of independence, prevention of further disability and achievement of purposeful engagement within their environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures that equipment and conditions within the department are conducive to a safe working environment of residents and staff.
• Establishes resident’s goals, develops and documents individual care and treatment plans
• May be assigned to orient or supervise employees or volunteers
• Maintains residents’ statistics.
• Assesses and reassesses residents to identify their issues/challenges and to determine rehabilitation needs
• Develops, reviews and updates policies and procedures for the Rehab Department.
• Maintains on-going communication with other members of the multidisciplinary team in order to maintain a consistent care program for the residents.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• AADL Authorizer status is an asset
• Demonstrates AgeCare’s values and a empathetic attitude in a professional, mature manner.
• Must be a member in good standing with the Alberta College of Physio Therapists
• Good organization and time management skills.
• Experience with MDS and/or RAI
• Graduate of an approved Canadian school of Physical Therapy.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!