physiotherapy assistant Verified

Work setting

• Office of health care professional
• Sports therapy

Responsibilities

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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Windows

Additional information

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