Senior Therapy Aide

Methodist Welfare Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Welfare Services is seeking a Therapy Support staff to assist Occupational and Physiotherapy services for residents in Singapore. You will work under therapists to deliver treatments, prepare materials, and document patient progress in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care and safety in all therapy activities. Ideal candidates have therapy support certification, experience in eldercare, and solid computer skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant certification or qualification in therapy support.
• Experience in intermediate or long-term care sectors or with elderly/disabled.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Team player with collaborative abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Positive, client-centered with good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT/PT treatment under guidance in various care settings.
• Prepare and set up therapy materials and equipment for patient use.
• Perform prescribed treatments as instructed by therapists.
• Educate patients and caregivers on interventions.
• Document progress and maintain records.
• Maintain infection control and safety in therapy areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Therapy support cert

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Duties

• To provide effective Occupational Therapy/ Physiotherapy treatment for clients in the different care settings under the guidance of the therapists and/or therapy associates

• Prepare and set up therapy materials and equipment for patient's/ client’s use.

• Performing prescribed treatments as instructed by the therapists independently

• Supervise prescribed exercises or therapy activities.

• Communicate information of therapy sessions to the therapists.

• Document patient’s/ client’s progress and records accurately.

• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic interventions as instructed by therapists

• Conduct basic or routine group therapy

• Maintain good communication with all members within the multidisciplinary team

• Plan, implement and evaluate therapy programs under the guidance of the therapists

Education & Training

• Participate and take on ownership of his/her individual training plan

• Participate in departmental in-service training and other external relevant training

• Participate in research and quality improvement projects

• Assist the therapist to deliver training to support staffs, students and volunteers

Supervision & Team Development

• To mentor therapy aides students and therapy aides

• Assist therapists in assessing competency for therapy aides

• Provide constructive feedback to mentees for improvement

Administration & Operation

• Maintain cleanliness and safety of therapy areas

• Adhere to infection control procedures

• Maintain inventories and equipment for the department

• Provides input and support in work group meeting to enhance quality care to the residents

• Able to identify problems, make recommendations and implement changes within the department and center

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by the therapists and/or Head, Allied Health
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant certification or qualification in therapy support

• Experience working in intermediate and long-term care sectors or relevant experience working with the elderly or people with disabilities

• Possess basic computer skills in Microsoft Office

• A team player

• Able to multi-task and work independently

• Positive and client-centered with great interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities