(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Massage Therapists
Job Description
Massage customers for hygienic or remedial purposes.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful. |
100
|
Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body. |
100
|
Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance. |
99
|
Assess clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion. |
98
|
Develop and propose client treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used. |
97
|
Refer clients to other types of therapists when necessary. |
96
|
Use complementary aids, such as infrared lamps, wet compresses, ice, and whirlpool baths to promote clients' recovery, relaxation, and well-being. |
94
|
Provide clients with guidance and information about techniques for postural improvement and stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitative exercises. |
92
|
Consult with other health care professionals, such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians, and psychologists, to develop treatment plans for clients. |
89
|
Maintain treatment records. |
86
|
Treat clients in professional settings or travel to clients' offices and homes. |
84
|
Prepare and blend oils and apply the blends to clients' skin. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
84
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
79
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
79
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
68
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
68
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
67
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
67
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
63
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
62
|
Thinking Creatively
|
60
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
58
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
58
|
Getting Information
|
57
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
55
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
50
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
49
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
49
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
49
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
49
|
Processing Information
|
48
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
48
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
45
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
43
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
43
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
42
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
39
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
39
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
39
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
37
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
33
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
33
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
28
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
25
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
23
|
Interacting With Computers
|
21
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
20
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
20
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
11
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
7
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
6
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
4
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|