Physiotherapy aide

Overview

Languages:

English

Education:

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

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Assess patients' physical abilities
• Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists, to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities
• Develop information materials for patients
• Follow through on treatment programs with patients
• Help physical therapists
• Set up and dismantle equipment
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Record vital signs
• Clean and dress wounds
• Order and purchase equipment
• Maintain clinical and progress reports
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Document patient rehabilitation progress
• Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
• Teach and/or supervise exercises to patients

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• Electronic mail

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Adaptability
• Quick learner
• Due diligence

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)