Rehab Therapy Assistant: Elder Care & Activities

VANGUARD HEALTHCARE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Care Home in Tampines, Hougang, and Senja is seeking a Therapy Assistant to support Therapists in delivering rehab activities and to document progress promptly. You will assist with activities of daily living, mobility exercises, and cognitive activities, under supervision.

The role involves educating residents on equipment use, ensuring safety and infection control, preparing equipment, and updating therapists on patient progress.

Qualifications

• WSQ Higher Certificate in Therapy Support.
• NITEC in Community Care and Social Service.
• Work-Study Diploma in Rehabilitation Care.
• Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy from non-recognised institutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Therapists with implementing activities of daily living, ranging exercises, mobilization and cognitive activities.
• Educate residents on proper use of equipment and exercise routines as prescribed by Therapists.
• Adhere to safety measures and infection control procedures.
• Prepare apparatus/equipment/mobility aids per Therapists' instructions.
• Update residents' progress to Therapists promptly.
• Portering residents for therapy/group activities.
• Maintain updated residents'/clients' records and data entry for KPI programmes.
• Ensure regular maintenance check of therapy equipment.
• Keep rehab equipment clean and safe after use.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Elder care

Education

WSQ Therapy Support

NITEC Community Care

Work-Study Diploma Rehab Care

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy or OT

Job description

Vanguard Care Home in Tampines, Hougang, and Senja is seeking a Therapy Assistant to support Therapists in delivering rehab activities and to document progress promptly. You will assist with activities of daily living, mobility exercises, and cognitive activities, under supervision.

The role involves educating residents on equipment use, ensuring safety and infection control, preparing equipment, and updating therapists on patient progress.