Therapy Assistant (Rehabilitation Services)

Singapore General Hospital; Outram; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Nova Scotia seeks a Therapy Assistant to support Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Podiatry departments. You will assist therapists in delivering rehabilitative care, transport patients, and maintain treatment areas. Ideal candidates have experience in a similar role and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. This position emphasizes compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a therapy assistant or in a similar supporting role within a healthcare setting is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach when working with patients.
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to therapists in delivering rehabilitative treatments.
• Escort and transport patients to and from treatment areas.
• Set up treatment areas and ensure equipment is maintained.
• Observe and report on patient progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Compassionate approach

Job description

Therapy Assistant (Rehabilitation Services)

As a Therapy Assistant, you will play a vital part in supporting our Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Podiatry departments. You will be a part of a team which focuses on assisting our therapists in delivering high-quality rehabilitative care to our patients.

What you'll be doing

• Provide assistance to our therapists in the delivery of various rehabilitative treatments and interventions
• Escort and transport patients to and from treatment areas as needed
• Set up treatment areas and ensure equipment is clean and maintained
• Observe and report on patient progress to our therapists

What we're looking for

• Experience working as a therapy assistant or in a similar supporting role within a healthcare setting will be of added advantage
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team
• Compassionate and empathetic approach when working with patients
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care

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