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RMT (registered massage therapist)
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
- 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
- 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
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Values and ethics
Employment terms options
- Flexible hours
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 5 to 30 hours per week