physiotherapy aide

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work setting

• Medical clinic

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Order and purchase equipment
• Plan physiotherapy programs
• Maintain supplies
• Assist chiropractor with physical examinations
• Document patient rehabilitation progress
• Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
• Teach and / or supervise exercises to patients
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory

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
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Walking

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 40 hours per week