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
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and instrumentation for re-use according to standardized safety practices
• Plan physiotherapy programs
• Collect statistics
• Maintain clinical and progress reports
• Maintain supplies
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Document patient rehabilitation progress
• Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
• Teach and / or supervise exercises to patients
• Order supplies and equipment

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity
• 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