Join the GEM Family!
At GEM Health Care Group, we foster an inclusive and welcoming work environment where our team members are valued and supported. We offer competitive benefits, a generous vacation plan, and abundant learning opportunities. Our mission is to provide the best care, service, and quality of life for our residents in a safe, dignified, home-like environment.
Our dedicated staff-from housekeeping to nursing-are the heart of our organization. If you're a passionate leader in health care, we'd love to have you on our team!
Location: The Mira LTC, Truro NS
Job Types: Full time, contract position
Requires proof of liability insurance
Pay: $24.09 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Truro, NS B2N 7B1
- reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Benefits:
On-site parking
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Responsibilities:
- Assist and implement therapy programs that would allow residents to realize their maximum potential
- Monitor residents during physiotherapy programs and provides suggestions to the physiotherapist
- Document and record resident information
- Work in relation to residents' care issues and care plans that pertain to Occupational/ Physiotherapy Program
- Work with the Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist, fully support and assist the Therapeutic Services
- Attend meetings
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Graduate of a recognized Physiotherapy Assistant Program or equivalent with certificate
- Experience in long-term care is an asset
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Alzheimer Disease and related Dementia, CPR and First Aid courses would be an asset