Rehab Assistant (George Town)

Integra Healthcare Technology Sdn Bhd; George Town; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Penang is looking for a therapy assistant to support patients in rehabilitation. The role involves supplying walking aids, assisting therapists with treatments, and maintaining patient records. Candidates should hold a diploma in physiotherapy or occupational therapy and possess strong interpersonal skills. Experience in a hospital or rehab setting is a plus. Join us to make a difference in improving patients' quality of life!

Qualifications

• Experience working in a hospital or rehab centre is an advantage.
• Pleasant and mature personality with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and networking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supply appropriate walking aids and educate patients in safe usage.
• Assist in specialized services like Hydrotherapy and Robotics.
• Maintain patient therapy records and assist with heavy patient handling.
• Help patients improve motor skills and quality of life.
• Participate in in-service clinical training.

Education

Diploma in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supply appropriate walking aids to patients, and educate and advise patients in the safe use of the equipment.
• Assist Therapist in running Specialized services such as Hydrotherapy, Robotics, Driving Simulation and etc.
• Maintain patient therapy records by recording patient’s progress for use by the therapist.
• Assist the Therapist whilst moving and handling heavy and immobile patients, using a mechanical aid.
• Help patients improve their quality of life by helping them compensate for limitations, such as, helping injured workers improve their motor skills and re-enter the labour force
• Participate in department clinical in-service training.

Job Requirements

• Preferably Diploma in Physiotherapy/ Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Experience working in a hospital or Rehab Centre will be an added advantage.
• Pleasant and mature personality with excellent human relations, networking and organizational skills.