Physiotherapy Helper

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist health care professionals
• Assist physicians in the assessment of patients
• Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists, to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities
• Follow through on treatment programs with patients
• Help physical therapists
• Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
• Maintain prescription records
• Position patients for treatments by chiropractor or machine
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Maintain supplies
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Document patient rehabilitation progress
• Perform general clerical duties
• Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
• Process files and paperwork
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Physiotherapy

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player