physiotherapy aide

Tasks

• Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists and / or occupational therapists, to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities
• Examine the patient
• Help physical therapists
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and instrumentation for re-use according to standardized safety practices
• Plan physiotherapy programs
• Collect statistics
• Maintain supplies
• Document patient rehabilitation progress
• Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
• Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Advise patients on corrective exercises, lifestyle and nutrition
• Order supplies and maintain inventory
• Initiate, design and implement specialized therapy programs
• Implement treatment plans
• Develop and implement treatment programs
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Collect demographic information from a patient

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Creativity
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week