- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer evaluative tests
- Assist health care professionals
- Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists, to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities
- Develop information materials for patients
- Follow through on treatment programs with patients
- Help physical therapists
- Maintain prescription records
- Set up and dismantle equipment
- Administer evaluative tests and procedures
- Clean and maintain equipment
- Hire and train staff
- Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
- Document patient rehabilitation progress
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
- Physiotherapy
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Work under pressure
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Repetitive tasks
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Judgement
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player