Occupational Therapy Aide - Community Hospital

ABER CARE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A therapy support role in Singapore requiring at least 2 years of healthcare experience. You will assist elderly clients with prescribed therapeutic exercises under supervision of physiotherapists and occupational therapists, helping mobility, strength, and daily function.

Responsibilities include preparing therapy spaces, monitoring progress, recording milestones, and supporting group sessions. WSQ Healthcare Support or NITEC in Community Care & Social Services are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of healthcare or therapy experience required.
• Proactive in assisting elderly under supervision of PT/OT.

Responsibilities

• Assist elderly through prescribed therapeutic exercises and activities to enhance mobility, strength, and overall physical function.
• Assist PT and OT with activities for geriatric clients.
• Motivate elderly to practice essential life skills with tailored positive reinforcement.
• Monitor treatment compliance and record developmental milestones or concerns.
• Assist with transferring of patient.
• Setup equipment for therapy session and ensure area is clean and safe.
• Observe and report elderly progress or challenges to the occupational therapist.
• Support the occupational therapist during group therapy session.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Education

WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Therapy Support)

NITEC in Community Care & Social Services

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

• Assist elderly through prescribed therapeutic exercises and activities to enhance mobility, strength, and overall physical function


• Assist PT and OT with the activities for geriatric client


• Motivate elderly to practice essential life skills with tailored positive reinforcement


• Monitor treatment compliance and record developmental milestones or concerns


• Assist with transfering of patient


• Setup equipment for therapy session and ensure area is clean and safe


• Observe and report elderly progress or challenges to the occupational therapist


• Support the occupational therapist during group therapy session

Requirements

• WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Therapy Support), or NITEC in Community Care & Social Services


• Min 2 years experience in healthcare or therapy

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