Physiotherapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy Assistants Specific Skills

Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists, to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Interpersonal awareness; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Sound discrimination; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Setting

Private practice; Medical clinic; Office of health care professional; Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres; Hospital/medical facility or clinic; Rehabilitation centre and special health institution

Additional Skills

Schedule and confirm appointments; Clean and maintain equipment; Perform various administrative functions; Document patient rehabilitation progress

Other Languages Hindi; Malayalam; Tamil

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate

Education

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

Languages English