Rehabilitation Assistant | Physiotherapy

Overview

Languages
English
Education
~ College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

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.
Work setting
Office of health care professional
Sports therapy
Rehabilitation centre and special health institution
Responsibilities
Tasks
Assess patients' physical abilities
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
Follow through on treatment programs with patients
Help physical therapists
Set up and dismantle equipment
Clean and maintain equipment
Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
Select appropriate exercises, apparatus and manipulations
Maintain clinical and progress reports
Maintain inventory of equipment
Document patient rehabilitation progress
Teach and/or supervise exercises to patients
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
CPR Certificate
First Aid Certificate
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
~ Physiotherapy

Additional information
Security and safety
~ Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demanding
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Repetitive tasks
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Walking
Personal suitability
Punctuality
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Interpersonal awareness
Accurate
Dependability
Excellent written communication
Organized
Reliability
Team player