Rehab Assistant - #1166811

As part of the Rehabilitative Services Team, you will :-

• Assist the therapists in assessing clients’ status for suitability to start therapy sessions or continue with therapy sessions

• Conduct routine assessment as per therapist instructions

• Document results of case history taking, assessment results, therapy plans, interventions, goals and outcome measures to be reverified by therapist in charge

• Prepare clients, materials and equipment for assessments or therapy

• Communicate information of therapy sessions to the therapists

• Conduct dementia related assessments as instructed by therapist

• Perform routine clinical interventions

• Train client in assistive devices and equipment according to therapist instruction

• Provide clients and caregivers with education and training according to therapist instruction

• Inform therapist if client's condition changes.

• Conduct basic or routine group therapy

• Assist in conducting dementia related interventions

• Communicate information of the therapy session to therapist

• Document therapy session according to template set for approval by therapist

• Be a resource person on the operation of rehab equipment in the centre

• Maintain cleanliness and safety of therapy areas

• Adhere to infection control procedures

• Manage feedback from staff, clients, and NOK – To escalate to Head, Rehab accordingly.

• Work with Head, Rehab to provide service recovery for client complaints

• Manage adverse events in unit in line with existing SOPs

• Identify gaps in clinical practice

• Participate in value based care projects

• Participate/ Contribute to professional continuing education

• Participate in research projects

• Provide statistics and reports as required

• Undertake department administrative duties such as inventory, ordering stationary and routine supplies within budget

• Assist in the planning and execution of department events such as rehab day, team bonding, etc

Job Requirements

• WSQ Therapy Support or equivalent

• 2 years relevant experience

• Open to work at the Hougang nursing home with flexibility to travel and work at a secondary location should the needs arise