Physiotherapist (Simei)

PAP Community Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PAP Community Foundation is seeking a qualified Physiotherapist to plan and run physiotherapy services at the Senior Care Centre, in coordination with the Centre Manager and Occupational Therapist. You will assess SCC clients at admission and during reviews, implement effective treatment plans, and contribute to the Client Care Plan to ensure holistic health and care coverage.

Strong communication with families is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Diploma in Physiotherapy is required.
• AHPC registration is required.
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in a hospital or eldercare setting; community experience preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Passionate disposition to interact with frail seniors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run physiotherapy services in the Senior Care Centre in coordination with the Centre Manager and Occupational Therapist.
• Conduct assessments for SCC clients during admission and periodic reviews.
• Institute an appropriate and effective client therapy treatment.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions with the SCC care team.
• Contribute to formulation and follow-up of clients’ ICP to ensure holistic health and care coverage.
• Plan and conduct group therapy programme and activities for day care clients.
• Review and revise programme schedule to enhance therapy quality.
• Document therapy records accurately and promptly.
• Understand dementia issues and manage clients displaying behavioural problems.
• Interact with families and caregivers with care and respect for clients.
• Take on additional duties as assigned by the Centre Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Passionate about elderly care

Education

Bachelor degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy

AHPC registration

Job description

Job Description

• Plan and run physiotherapy services in the Senior Care Centre [in coordination with the Centre Manager and Occupational Therapist].

• Conduct assessments for SCC clients during admission and periodic reviews.

• Institute an appropriate and effective client therapy treatment.

• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions with the SCC care team.

• Contribute to formulation and follow-up of clients’ Individual Care Plan [ICP] to ensure holistic health and care coverage.

• Plan and conduct group therapy programme and activities for day care clients.

• Review and revise programme schedule when necessary to enhance quality of therapy program.

• Take charge of proper documentation of therapy records.

• Understand dementia issues and know how to manage clients who display behavioural problems [associated with onset of dementia].

• Interact to foster close and warm relationships with clients’ families and caregivers; and to exhibit with sincerity the care and respect of clients.

• Take charge of other duties which the Centre Manager may assign from time to time.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy

• Qualified and registered with AHPC [Allied Health Professions Council].

• Minimum 3 years of working experience in a hospital or eldercare institution; preference is for a candidate with working experience in a community setting.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Possess a passionate disposition to interact with frail seniors.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Note: In compliance with Personal Data Protection guidelines, we do not require indication of your NRIC or Foreign Identification numbers in your CV/Job Application Form. Your CV and/or Job Application will be retained for a period of 1 year, and we will respectfully destroy these documents thereafter (in the event your job application is unsuccessful).

This is in partnership with the Employment and Employability Institute Pte Ltd (“e2i”).

e2i is the empowering network for workers and employers seeking employment and employability solutions. e2i serves as a bridge between workers and employers, connecting with workers to offer job security through job-matching, career guidance and skills upgrading services, and partnering employers to address their manpower needs through recruitment, training, and job redesign solutions. e2i is a tripartite initiative of the National Trades Union Congress set up to support nation-wide manpower and skills upgrading initiatives.

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