physiotherapy attendant
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Asset languages: Tagalog.
Work setting:
- Hospital/medical facility or clinic.
- Private practice.
- Rehabilitation centre and special health institution.
Tasks:
- Assist health care professionals.
- Assist physicians in the assessment of patients.
- 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.
- Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products.
- Maintain prescription records .
- Position patients for treatments by chiropractor or machine.
- Clean and maintain equipment.
- Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies.
- Maintain supplies.
- Maintain inventory of equipment.
- Document patient rehabilitation progress.
- Perform general clerical duties.
- Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas.
- Process files and paperwork.
- Schedule and confirm appointments.
- Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments.
- Order supplies and equipment.
- Organize and maintain inventory.
Area of specialization:
Physiotherapy.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Physically demanding.
- Attention to detail.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
- Standing for extended periods.
Personal suitability:
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Initiative.
- Judgement.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Screening questions:
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.
Experience:
7 months to less than 1 year.
Employment terms options:
- Evening.
- Shift.
- Morning.
- To be determined.
- Day.
- Weekend.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- On-site amenities.
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
- Team building opportunities.
- Parking available.
- Wellness program.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) . Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.
Support for youths:
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
Support for Indigenous people:
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .