Physical Therapist

Park Place Seniors Living

Calgary, AB

Expired: over a month ago Applications are no longer accepted.

Part-Time

Job Description

Physical Therapist for new LTC Home!
SILVERADO CREEK SENIORS’ COMMUNITY
7 Silverton Way SW, Calgary

Job Type: Maternity Coverage
Start Date: May 1, 2024 at the latest
Temporary Part Time

Driven to make a difference

Silverado Creek Seniors Community in Calgary is open, and we are looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team and to support the residents, families, and teams in the following activities.

Assessing and implementing individual resident goal-based programs to assist residents to regain and/or maintain an optimal level of independence.
Assess for equipment and mobility needs (ambulation, aides, transfers, toileting, bed mobility)
Assess for falls and pain risk and make recommendations to prevent
Assess and make applications for AADL equipment such as seating and cushioning to ensure skin and musculoskeletal integrity, prevent falls, provide comfort, reduce agitation, and support breathing.
Provide recommendations for therapy programs for each resident.
Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to support the PPSL Care Model and residents’ choice.

Qualifications include:

Graduate of an approved school of physical therapy. Two (2) years recent related experience, preferably as an occupational therapist working with the elderly is an asset.
Current practicing registration with the applicable provincial registering body. Experience in a senior’s care environment.
An AADL approved authorizer is an asset
Note that Days and hours of work are flexible

The successful applicant for this job posting must be able to provide satisfactory proof that they have received the COVID-19 vaccination and any required COVID-19 booster vaccination. This requirement shall be waived if the applicant has not received the vaccination due to any legislated protected human rights grounds.
If you are interested in this unique opportunity to make a difference in a family owned and operated company, we want to hear from you! See www.parkplaceseniorsliving.com for more information on our growing organization.

Please submit your resume and cover letter by email to our Site Leader, Tyla Lyle at tlyle@ppsl.com. Please include the job title in the subject line of the email.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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