registered massage therapist (RMT)

Additional Information

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

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
• Suggest home care instructions and provide information about techniques

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Interpersonal awareness
• Values and ethics

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week