Healthcare Therapy Assistant (Yishun)

SPD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Singapore seeks individuals to ensure the safety and well-being of clients while providing assistance in daily living activities. Candidates should have at least a secondary education and preferred qualifications in healthcare support. This role involves working with clients diagnosed with dementia, ensuring their comfort and safety during therapy sessions.

Qualifications

• At least completion of Secondary education or equivalent.
• WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) preferred.
• Experience in caring for clients with dementia preferred.

Responsibilities

• Porter clients to the rehab department as per schedule.
• Ensure client safety and well-being at all times.
• Monitor clients during treatment for safety.
• Assist clients in Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
• Maintain cleanliness of the department.
• Maintain cleanliness and security of the department.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team player

Teamwork

Education

Secondary education or equivalent

WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care)

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To porter clients, such as from the various departments (day care blocks) to the rehab department in accordance to clients’ treatment schedule.
• To ensure the safety and well-being of the clients under your care at all times. To be aware of safety procedures and never to leave clients unattended.
• To provide person-centric model of care in daily operations.
• To monitor clients during treatment to ensure their safety.
• Assist clients in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) activities (e.g., urinary catheterization and urinary drainage system care), accompany clients to the toiletand assist them in elimination needs if necessary.
• To assist clients with other nursing care or first aid (e.g., wound dressing).
• Preparing clients and therapy equipment before each therapy session.
• To provide necessary feedback/ information with regards to clients’ behaviour to the therapist.
• To be responsible for up keeping and maintenance of all therapy equipment and report any maintenance and repair required of the equipment.
• To maintain the cleanliness of the department.
• To ensure that the department is locked up at the end of the day.
• To work in liaison with the volunteers who are helping in client activities/sessions.
• To attend and contribute regularly at the following:
  1. Staff meetings
  2. Case conference
  3. In-service and client/caregiver support programmes.

REQUIREMENTS

• At a minimum completion of Secondary education or equivalent
• WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) or relevant certificate preferred.
• A team player with good interpersonal communications skills
• Experience in caring for clients with dementia preferred.