spa therapist

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

• Day spa
• Spa

Responsibilities

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
• 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
• Relaxation massage
• Provide therapeutic foot massage
• Facials
• Body care/treatments

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Other benefits