Job Description
Physiotherapist – Vista Park LodgeAt Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our PSW team, you will provide direct care to residents in accordance with policies, procedures and work routines.This position is for our Vista Park Lodge Home, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba What you’ll be doing
- Planning, implementing and monitoring rehabilitation programs as determined
- Assessment, development and implementation of individual resident therapy treatment plans and interventions, completion of MDS assessments as required
- Evaluation of treatment outcomes achieved
- Active participation in operational improvement initiatives such as least restraint policy, and falls prevention
- Providing Household Leaders and their care and service staff with clinical education and direction to support resident care planning and delivery
- Acts as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team
- Participates in resident assessments and determines appropriate intervention and equipment needs.
- Ordering equipment to meet Resident needs.
What you bring
- Graduate of approved school of Physiotherapy, currently registered or eligible for registration with College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba
Experience working in long term care preferred. - Proficiency with computer applications Microsoft Office and internet. Experience with MDS 2.0 desirable, familiarity with software PointClickCare an asset
- Demonstrate the ability to teach, motivate and empower residents/staff.
- Customer-focused attitude, with demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective team relationships with staff and residents
What you’ll getExtendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.
Time Type:
Part time
When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
What We Do
For more than 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced teams have been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care and management and consulting services.
We are proud to be at the forefront of senior care across Canada and work closely with government, community agencies, researchers, and our care partners, including families, to address needs, close gaps, solve problems and advance best practices. We employ thousands of people across the country who have made it their career and goal in life to care, and we have made it our priority to make sure they are trained and supported to provide the best care possible.
Our Mission:
Helping people live better
