Therapy Assistant - #1119682

• Provide therapy and care support for clients in the senior care centre with instruction from Primary Therapist

• Perform vital signs assessment and, if necessary, pain score prior and/or post exercises or activities

• Assist therapist in guiding clients and their next-of-kin/ caregiver:

• Conduct physical and/or online exercise sessions in adherence to the care plans prescribed by Primary Therapist. This includes stretching, strength training, ROM exercises and application of physical modalities.

• Conduct maintenance activities which includes physical, recreational and other activities planned by the Therapist or Centre Manager.

• Work with care staff to surface issues at the Multi-Disciplinary team to meet the needs of the respective patients.

• Coordinate client's visit schedule using the weekly planner. To inform clients/caregivers on visitation schedule including changes in a timely manner.

• Perform transfers, and assist in mobility in a safe manner.Perform proper documentation of patients' care/progress notes in a timely and accurate manner.

• Collect payment fee for home therapy by checking the subsidized status of patient

• Maintain Inventory for supplies and equipment.

• Simple equipment maintenance

• Roster for shift work such as for escort duty when necessary

Qualifications

• GCE O or N level

• WSQ Higher Certificate in Healthcare Support (Therapy Support), Certificate in Therapy Services or equivalent

• Physical fitness to lift and manoeuvre patients during treatments and exercise for extended periods of time.

• Computer literate to do electronic entry into online record and basic usage of Microsoft Office.

• Experience in healthcare/community care setting would be an advantage.

Other Information

We are always on the lookout for people who care. People who have compassion for others and who understand the pivotal role home healthcare providers play in an ageing society like ours. You'll make a difference in many lives, and while challenging, the job offers a sense of personal fulfilment like no others. The incumbent will work in a Day Rehab at our Wellness Centre @ Hougang reporting to both the Therapist and the Centre Manager.

Embark on a meaningful career with HNF today! If you have what it takes, we love to hear from you!

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