Physiotherapy Assistant

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 5 years or more
**Work setting**:

- Office of health care professional
- Sports therapy
**Tasks**:

- Administer tests using equipment, instruct patients on test procedures and record results, and monitor, check and calibrate auditory equipment
- Assess patients' physical abilities
- Assist during assessment of patients and carry out treatment programs and develop materials for use with patients
- 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
- Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments, record test results and administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
- Set up and dismantle equipment
- Administer evaluative tests and procedures
- Clean and maintain equipment
- Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
- Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and instrumentation for re-use according to standardized safety practices
- Document patient rehabilitation progress
- Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- MS Windows
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
**Personal suitability**:

- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Accurate
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 hours per week