registered massage therapist (RMT)

Government of Canada; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body is seeking a qualified massage therapist in Williams Lake, British Columbia. The role requires administering various massage techniques and assessing clients. Candidates must hold a certification and possess strong interpersonal skills. This position is on-site with no remote work options and offers health and financial benefits as per collective agreement.

Benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists is required.
• 1 to less than 7 months of experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer massage techniques through various methods.
• Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.
• Assess clients and propose treatment plans.
• Explain procedures, risks, and benefits to clients.
• Maintain records of treatments given.
• Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues.
• Provide home care instructions to clients.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Interpersonal awareness

Values and ethics

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Private practice

Responsibilities 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Certification by a provincial or territorial association for massage therapists

Additional information Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program