Physiotherapy Support Worker

@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

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Newfoundland and Labrador

$26.92–$29.80/hrPart-time

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Overview

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a permanent part-time Physiotherapy Support Worker, a combined Physiotherapist Assistant and Occupational Therapist Assistant role, at the Grand Bank Blue Crest Nursing Home. The work supports residents by carrying out delegated exercise programs and mobility plans, and by helping with self-care, adaptive seating and assistive devices under clinician supervision. Hours are 48.75 bi-weekly on a day shift, paid CG-28 at $26.92 to $29.80 per hour.

Pay:

$26.92–$29.80 an hour

Responsibilities:

Carry out delegated physiotherapy exercise and mobility programs
Assist occupational therapy with self-care and adaptive seating
Provide assistive devices and support residents' leisure activities
Lead individual and group interventions as directed

Requirements summary:

Completion of approved Physiotherapist Assistant or Rehabilitation Assistant program
Ability to collaborate with others to meet patient goals
Clinical judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Satisfactory record of work performance

Tools & skills

mechanical lift hand tools

Source and dates

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Employer posting date: 2025-04-30
First seen by our source: 2026-11-05
Source record updated: 2026-11-05

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Job details

Seniority	Entry level
Department	Allied health
Hours per week	24.4
Schedule	day
Travel	air: none · ground: minimal
Work setting	Care home
Position	Sitting and standing
Physical demands	physical moderate · lift 25 lb · computer low
Languages	English
Education	College diploma (required)
Fields of study	Physiotherapist Assistant, Rehabilitation Assistant

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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

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Field	Value
Headquarters	St. John's
Open jobs on Jobsy	1,001

Job description

Zone: Eastern Rural Zone Location: Grand Bank Blue Crest Nursing Home Physiotherapy Support Worker (Combined PTA/OTA role) Regional Medicine Program Permanent Part-time 08362POS

Hours	48.75 bi-weekly (Other Shift; Days)
Salary	CG-28 ($26.92 - $29.80 per hour)
Competition Number	VAC0010825
Posted Date	2025-05-01
Closing Date	Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications	Job Summary This position reports to the Regional Manager of Allied Health, with Eastern Health and provides physiotherapist support and occupational therapist support in the treatment of residents. Under the supervision of Clinical Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy services will focus on carrying out delegated exercise programs and plans of care related to mobility. Under the supervision of Clinical Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy services will focus on enhancing performance in self-care, productivity and leisure, as well as assisting with adaptive seating and provision of assistive devices. Other assigned tasks from Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists are possible. The Physiotherapy Assistant will carry out individual and group interventions with clients as directed by the Occupational Therapist and/or Physiotherapist. This position maintains accountability to the Regional Professional Practice Consultants for Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy for professional integrity and practice issues. Job Demands By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to): Regularly lifts or moves objects less than 10 lbs., up to 25 lbs. and lifts and moves patients, limbs (or may utilize a mechanical lift) for exercises. Regularly, there is a requirement to physically handle materials for the set up and running of activities. Regularly required to stand or walk for extended periods and occasionally required to drive to clients’ homes or community buildings to assist with therapy or to facilitate activities. Regularly a variety of body postures including working in awkward or cramped positions, bending, kneeling and stretching and sometimes strength and endurance is required. Occasionally operates machinery, equipment, and hand tools that require controlled fine finger work and precision. Visual and Auditory concentration is required. Job Qualifications Successful completion of an approved/recognized Physiotherapist Assistant or Rehabilitation Assistant Program is required. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others to meet patient goals and overall delivery of Physiotherapy services. Ability to utilize clinical judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills. A satisfactory record of work performance is required. Open to external applicants.

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