physiotherapy aide

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

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
• Develop information materials for patients
• Help physical therapists
• Maintain prescription records
• Position patients for treatments by chiropractor or machine
• Set up and dismantle equipment
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and instrumentation for re-use according to standardized safety practices
• Plan physiotherapy programs
• Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
• Collect statistics
• Maintain clinical and progress reports
• Maintain supplies
• Confer with other health professionals
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Document patient rehabilitation progress
• Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
• Teach and / or supervise exercises to patients
• Order supplies and equipment

Area of specialization

• Physiotherapy

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Experience

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