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MT (Massage Therapist)

Employer

Wood Buffalo Massage & Osteopathic Therapy Clinic Ltd.

Date Posted

September 19, 2024

Languages

English
  • Location Fort McMurray, AB
  • Earnings $39.00 hourly
  • Work Hours 30 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Nov 02, 2024
Job Requirements

Employer

Wood Buffalo Massage & Osteopathic Therapy Clinic Ltd.

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

Security and safety

Criminal record check

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 the advertised start date?

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years


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Interest Codes & Abilities
The MT (Massage Therapist) is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Massage Therapists
METHODICAL

Interest in analyzing information obtained from tests and health care professionals to develop treatment plans; in providing courses of treatment for medical conditions, injuries and for maintenance of wellness; and in maintaining records of patients' treatments

SOCIAL

Interest in assisting patients by providing treatment, prescribing remedial exercises and discussing follow-up care; may work with other health care professionals when appropriate

OBJECTIVE

Interest in operating equipment to administer treatments; in conducting range of motion and muscle testing; and in providing massage therapy to treat medical conditions and injuries

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

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Abilities

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Physical Abilities

Motor Coordination

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Manual Dexterity

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