Junior Physical Therapist / Physiotherapy Assistant - Chika Service Group

The Junior Physical Therapist/Physiotherapist /Physiotherapy Assistant are certified/licensed professionals who will direct and administer physical therapy programs to the members and attendants to Esther’s Place. The aim of these programs will be to maintain or improve conditioning, restore function and prevent disability where necessary, as well as alleviate pain. The Junior Physical Therapist/Physiotherapist at Esther’s Place will work under the direction of a licensed
Physiotherapist or other licensed professional.

Essential Role/Function: 

• May assist the physical therapist/physiotherapist or other licensed professional in evaluations of the level of functioning of the client and the development of adequate management programs 
• Assists the clients in developing self-management routines as required, needed or requested 
• Prepares progress notes on management program and client improvement as required
• Administers the plan of management as designed by the physical therapist/physiotherapist 
• Advises the client on management program, general conditioning and maintaining health 
• Observes, records, and reports any changes in the patient’s condition or ability to execute management programme. 
• Educates the client in the use of centre equipment and execution of management programs. 
• Ensures that all centre machines and equipment are managed, running and operating well, and recording, logging and following up any repair or maintenance requirements. 
• Administers pain management therapy as required and is cleared for 
• Assists with the rehabilitation of patients according to the plan of care. 
• Participates in case conferences and in-services. 

• Undertakes administration duties as required 
• Communicates effectively with all providing care. 
• Ensures quality care 
• Responsible for the wellbeing of clients who attend the centre
• Serves as the main point of professional contact for clients accessing the centre on a daily basis 
•  To carry out Health and Safety checks on machines, equipment and site on a daily basis 
• To assist the Centre Assistant in handling complaints 
  
  

Person Specification

Education:

The successful applicant must have: 

• At least 2 years post qualification experience as a physical therapist/physiotherapist within the last 3 years, or at least 3 years post qualification experience as a physiotherapy assistant, with at least 1 year spent working with the elderly (over 60 years). 
   
• Experience may be either paid or unpaid, but must have entailed at least 1500 hours of hands-on, active engagement with patients/individuals, with at least half of those hours being with the elderly. 
• Certificate in Physiotherapy/Certificate as a Physiotherapy Assistant from a recognized Institution 
• Registration with the Allied Health Professional Council 

Abilities: 

• Ability to communicate effectively with clients who visit the centre 
• Ability to work with other team and or staff members as required 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and data protection requirements and principles
• Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner 
• Ability to meet the physical challenges of the role, including bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, lifting, standing 
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role 
• Able to do other work within the centre as may be required 
• Ability to relate to especially and work harmoniously with elderly clients 
• Ability to respond to emergencies in a calm controlled manner  
   
   

Personal Attributes: 

• Integrity, flexibility, enthusiasm, motivation, commitment and courtesy