PTA-Physiotherapy Assistant

Job summary

Implement exercise, education, and fall-prevention programs for seniors to support mobility, strength, balance, safety, and quality of life. Monitor residents and equipment use, maintain progress reports and data, and contribute to program development and resident education.

Job details

Lifemark Seniors Wellness is one of the largest rehabilitation focused companies dedicated to providing therapy solutions for seniors. With over 30 years of experience, we are a preferred partner of more than 185 LTC homes, 55 retirement communities and provide over 180 senior dwellings with physiotherapy, occupational therapy and therapeutic group exercise programming. As Canada's largest physiotherapy company, our purpose is: Movement to a better life. For our staff, the Lifemark difference is based on 4 pillars: We foster innovative thinking; assist with career development; we support personal health and wellness; and devoted to making a real impact in the communities that we live and work in. We have an exciting opportunity for a PTA to join our growing team! Location: Muskoka ON Status: Casual Part-Time Schedule: As needed and for vacation coverage October 28th - November 18th, 2026. 44 hours per week during vacation coverage period. In this role you will: Implement exercise and education programs for seniors that focus on increasing mobility, pain relief, building strength, and improving balance Provide a consistent approach to prevent falls, reduce injuries, improve awareness of safety within the participant’s daily activities, develop an understanding of risks, falls prevention strategies, post-fall injuries, as well as increase participants’ independence, cognition, mobility and quality of life Prepare and maintain progress reports and basic metrics on participants and produces data as requested Attentively monitor residents while utilizing exercise equipment; promote and demonstrate safe use of all equipment as well as proper infection control practices for equipment Support and participate in the development and implementation of programs and objectives Accurately data collect data for reporting Participate in the ongoing education of residents within the scope of the programs Qualifications: Degree in Kinesiology, diploma in PTA/OTA or other relative post-secondary education First Aid (CPR & AED) Certification Experience with seniors & group programming is an asset 2 Step TB test and VSS Apply today! Interested in learning more? Visit our website www.lifemark.ca for more information. Lifemark welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Inclusion We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities. Accommodation Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca

What you’ll do

Implement exercise, education, and fall-prevention programs for seniors to support mobility, strength, balance, safety, and quality of life. Monitor residents and equipment use, maintain progress reports and data, and contribute to program development and resident education.

Requirements

Requires a degree in kinesiology, a PTA/OTA diploma, or other relevant post-secondary education, along with First Aid, CPR, and AED certification. Experience with seniors and group programming is an asset; a two-step TB test and VSS are also listed.

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Fall Prevention · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Safety awareness · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Exercise Program Implementation
• Senior Care
• Group Programming
• Mobility Support
• Pain Relief
• Strength Training
• Balance Training
• Fall Prevention
• Safety Awareness
• Progress Reporting
• Data Collection
• Exercise Equipment Safety
• Infection Control
• Resident Education
• First Aid
• CPR

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Sports & Recreation
• Security & Safety