Address
Form of workOverview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
Experience
Experience an asset
Work setting
- Hospital/medical facility or clinic
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Consult with other health care professionals when developing treatment plans for clients
- Administer massage techniques through soft tissue manipulation, relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy, trigger point therapy, joint pain and lower grade mobilizations
- Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body
- Assess clients by conducting range of motion and muscle tests and propose treatment plans
- Explain procedures, risks and benefits to clients
- Maintain records of treatments given
- Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body
- Suggest home care instructions and provide information about techniques
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Values and ethics
Benefits
Long term benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Wellness program
