Physiotherapist

Requisition ID: 370601 

City: Winnipeg

Site: Simkin Centre

Work Location:

Department / Unit: Resident Care 

Job Stream: Clinical Support 

Union: Exempt

FTE: .6 

Hiring Status: Permanent 

Welcome to our home! Above all else, that’s what The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is—a home. It’s a sparkling, 200-bed facility in south Winnipeg where people who can no longer live independently come to live their remaining years in dignity and with professional care, in a robust and friendly social environment steeped in Yiddishkeit.

The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is a not-for-profit, government-funded facility that honours Jewish values and traditions while welcoming seniors of all backgrounds.

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you are treated with respect and are part of a robust employee culture?  We offer many employee benefits including an EAP program, HEPP Pension, HEB Health & Dental benefits, generous compensation, on site cafe with subsidized pricing and many staff recognition events. 

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Physiotherapist is responsible to provide Physiotherapy assessments, treatments, programs and other related functions for all residents of the Centre in accordance with Workplace Safety & Health regulations and guidelines, policies and procedures (e.g. utilizing personal, protective equipment as per safe work procedures).

EDUCATION

• Current active registration and licensure with the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba; and
• Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association recommended.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in extended care Rehabilitation

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of Jewish cultures and traditions is an asset
• Familiarity with Manitoba Health Standards

SKILLS

• Practices confidentiality
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Have a good understanding and ability to work closely with Rehabilitation Services
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to function in a computerized environment

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, and an Adult Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please submit resume on the WRHA career site or email to hr@simkincentre.ca