physiotherapy assistant

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Administer tests using equipment, instruct patients on test procedures and record results, and monitor, check and calibrate auditory equipment
• Assess patients' physical abilities
• Assist health care professionals
• Assist physicians in the assessment of patients
• Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists and / or occupational therapists, to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities
• Follow through on treatment programs with patients
• Help physical therapists
• Position patients for treatments by chiropractor or machine
• Set up and dismantle equipment
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Maintain supplies
• Confer with other health professionals
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Schedule and confirm appointments

Area of specialization

• Physiotherapy

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Organized
• Reliability

Experience

• Experience an asset
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 32 to 40 hours per week