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Searching for preferably a kinesiology or recreational therapy student who is compassionate about seniors. The opportunity is for Monday-Friday from 10:30am-11:30/12pm (depending on the day the resident is having) or as close to that time as possible. It pays $20/hour and is for a senior gentleman at a care facility near the east end of Regina. We are looking for someone to do light exercises and stretching with him along with mental workouts too. He is very friendly, but has onset dementia due to Parkinson's.
Essential Skills
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
Additional Skills
- Schedule appointments
Work Setting
- Nursing home
- Nursing or convalescent home
- Home care or visiting care agency
- Home for the aged
Physiotherapy Assistant Specific Skills
- Accompany patients to treatment rooms
- Lead group exercise or activity class
- Assist patients with maintenance programs as directed/supervised by physiotherapist
- Assist patients in the use of therapeutic equipment as directed/supervised by physiotherapist
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Occupational Therapist Assistant Specific Skills
- Prepare and maintain work materials and supplies
- Assist patients in crafts or other activities as directed by occupational therapist