massage therapist (MT)
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Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Massage therapy/therapeutic massage. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Willing to relocate. Private practice. Clinic. 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. Professionalism in customer service. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists. Security and safety: Basic security clearance. Child Abuse Registry check. Adult Abuse Registry check. Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. 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 to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 1 to less than 7 months. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Shift. Flexible hours. Morning. Night. On call. Day. Weekend. Financial benefits: Gratuities. Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer. On-site amenities. On-site housing options. Team building opportunities. Variable or compressed work week. Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.). Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.). Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) . Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition. Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees . Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees . Does not require Canadian work experience. Support for mature workers: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers . Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination . Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers . Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers . Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) . Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) . Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible pa