therapist, massage

Education

• College / CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Hospital / medical facility or clinic

Tasks

• Consult with other health care professionals when developing treatment plans for clients
• Administer massage techniques through soft tissue manipulation, relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy, trigger point therapy, joint pain and lower grade mobilizations
• Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body
• Assess clients by conducting range of motion and muscle tests and propose treatment plans
• Explain procedures, risks and benefits to clients
• Maintain records of treatments given
• Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body
• Suggest home care instructions and provide information about techniques

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Values and ethics

Experience

• Experience an asset
• Durée de l'emploi : Temporaire
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 20 to 40 hours per week