Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
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Hospital/medical facility or clinic
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Consult with other health care professionals when developing treatment plans for clients
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Administer massage techniques through soft tissue manipulation, relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy, trigger point therapy, joint pain and lower grade mobilizations
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Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body
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Assess clients by conducting range of motion and muscle tests and propose treatment plans
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Explain procedures, risks and benefits to clients
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Maintain records of treatments given
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Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body
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Suggest home care instructions and provide information about techniques
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Physically demanding
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Repetitive tasks
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Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Interpersonal awareness
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Values and ethics
Benefits
Health benefits
Financial benefits
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.