Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Hospital/medical facility or clinic
- Private practice
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
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Values and ethics
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Commission
- Gratuities
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Piece work
Other Benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Variable or compressed work week
- Wellness program