Therapy Assistant

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• Client Care
  • Assist in the maintenance rehabilitation of clients.
  • Assist physiotherapist and occupational therapist in implementing the rehabilitation program of clients.
  • Assist clients in their ambulation and movement in the centre and during transferring up and down from vehicle as well.
  • Assist and guide clients in the performance of their prescribed exercise routines and programmes.
  • Lead clients in group physical and cognitive session.
  • Coordinate with other colleagues to provide quality care to clients.
• Administration
  • Responsible to and liaise with the therapists in all matters pertaining to administration.
  • Report clients’ progress to the therapist in-charge.
  • Maintain client’s therapy records.
  • Engage in administrative duties relevant to departmental work.
• Centre Care / Maintenance
  • Maintain rehabilitation equipment and report malfunctioning or wear and tear.
  • Ensure that all electrical items are switched off before leaving the centre.
  • Ensure that all entrances are locked after end of the day.
• Others
  • Assist in general duties of all staff involved at the centre.
  • Respond in an emergency.
  • Establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with clients and staff.
  • Attend and participate in in‑service education programmes.
  • Report to Centre Manager any incident or injury sustained by clients that may occur during the course of working.
  • Any other duties may be assigned from time to time.

• Experience
  • Minimum tertiary education with at least 1 year working experience on patient care.
  • Possess strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise and follow leadership directives at appropriate times.
  • Understands care and responsibilities of the job role.
• Skills / Expectations
  • Effective problem‑solving skills, good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Attend training and in‑house education programmes.
  • Able to perform basic emergency procedures such as control bleeding, application of dressing’s slings and splints.
  • Expected to work during weekends, and/or any time after office hours, if deemed necessary.
  • Capacity to meet the physical demands of the position which includes a broad range of activities, e.g. stooping, bending, lifting, grip strength and other physical requirements related to the role.
  • Certified medically fit for employment by a registered medical practitioner.
• Personal Attributes
  • Capacity to work effectively in response to work demands (responding to client needs in a different circumstance including critical incidents).
  • Ability to contribute to a positive team culture where members strive for highest standards of service delivery.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry: Non‑profit Organization
• Location:
  
  Yishun, Singapore

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