A 144 Bed Nursing Home
1 full time position available for Physiotherapist
JOB RESPONSIBLITIES:
· Assess, organize and implement programs to meet individual and group needs of residents.
· Perform a physiotherapy assessment on all residents upon their admission to Harbour View Haven.
· Where possible, acknowledge the residents own goals/desires and treat accordingly based on assessment findings.
· Delegate specific duties to Physiotherapy Assistant.
· Over see the programs in collaboration with the Physiotherapy Assistant and Therapeutics Director for Therapeutic Staff.
· Recommend and monitor suitable candidates for walking programs, making recommendations for individual resident needs regarding assistance required, frequency and distance to be walked.
· Identify, prescribe and monitor all assistive devices i.e. canes, walkers etc. a resident may require, consulting with an occupational therapist when appropriate.
· Collaborate with residents and staff regarding physiotherapy related interventions, education and idea generation.
· Perform administration duties related to the role of the physiotherapist:
- Resident reports for specialized equipment
- Develop or revise policies and procedures
- Document assessment information on the focus notes of the resident
- Provide a weekly report of all physiotherapy visits
· Provide staff training or educate staff individually in aspects of care that enhance or improve the safe practices of the organization.
· Promote proper safety standards for residents and staff in areas relevant to physiotherapy.
· Attend team meetings when requested.
· Ensure confidentiality at all times.
- Applicants must have a Degree in Physiotherapy and in good standing
- Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Nova Scotia
Full time hours: 40 per week
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44.12 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
