Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Tasks
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
Relaxation massage
Provide therapeutic foot massage
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists
Security and safety
Basic security clearance
Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Manual dexterity
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Interpersonal awareness
Values and ethics
Screening questions
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available for the advertised start date?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
What is the highest level of study you have completed?
