Therapy Assistant

Roles & Responsibilities

The Therapy Assistant supports the Occupational Therapist (OT / Physiotherapist (PT) in administering therapy services to our clients, as well as assisting in documentation such as reporting, filing and preparation of reports.

• Assist therapist in implementing individual group treatments to clients in the centre or carry out planned therapy sessions as defined by the OT/PT
• Assist OT/PT in procedures that include ambulation, gait training, active and passive exercise and muscular re-education with the use of mobility aids and equipment
• Receive and prepare clients for rehabilitative therapy
• Assist OT/PT in setting up apparatus for clients' usage
• Supervise and oversee clients who are practising their exercises while OT/PT is engaged in treating other patients. Monitor clients during heat and any other electrotherapy treatment.
• Make splints and pressure garments under OT/PT supervision.
• Take blood pressure and temperature of clients before exercises
• Monitor clients mobility and alert nursing staff or OT/PT on abnormality for immediate follow-up
• Ensure the safety of clients during therapy sessions
• Maintain updated documentation of all treatment record / case notes of clients
• Assist in keeping therapy areas tidy and ready for treatment; clean therapy equipment; change pillow cases / towels and maintain general cleanliness and hygiene of the centre
• Maintain stock / inventory of therapy items, equipment and domestic items required by the centre. Help with the ordering of departmental stocks from various stores
• Evaluate and document clients' therapy needs, progress and review every three monthly.
• Assist in serving meals and drinks, and feeding patients.
• Escort patients to and fro between their homes and the Senior Care Centre.

Location Available

• Senior Care Centre @ Sunlove Central (70 Buangkok View)
• Senior Care Centre @ Ang Mo Kio (Blk 557/561Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10)
• Marsiling One Stop Rehabilitation Centre (Blk 3 Marsiling Road)
• Chai Chee One Stop Rehabilitation Centre (Blk 30 Chai Chee Avenue)

Job Requirements

• Candidate must hold a WSQ Certificate in Therapy Support

Tell employers what skills you have

Progress Monitoring
Elder Care
Physical Therapy
Patient Support
Healthcare
Occupational Therapy
Team Player
Patient Monitoring
Training
Exercise