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Is being a physiotherapy aide a good fit for you?

Does simple jobs for physiotherapists, such as getting patients and treatment areas ready. Works under close supervision.

What the work involves

  • Cleans and tidies the work area and disinfects equipment after treatment.
  • Safely straps patients into or onto therapy equipment.
  • Helps and encourages patients doing exercises, under the direction of medical staff.
  • Talks with therapy staff about patient information to plan and adjust treatment.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be helping and hands-on. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onSome. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingStrong. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.

How much training it needs

Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

Find out if it fits you

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