Senior Therapy Aide #SGUnitedJobs

LEE AH MOOI OLD AGE HOME; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Singapore is seeking a dedicated individual to assist therapists in providing care to residents. You will evaluate and monitor treatments, participate in health team discussions, and train caregivers. Required qualifications include GCE N Level and relevant certifications in healthcare support. Opportunities for further training will be provided for successful applicants without the necessary qualifications.

Qualifications

• Assist therapists in providing therapy treatments.
• Participate in health team discussions about resident care.
• Guide and train caregivers and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review treatment of residents.
• Ensure therapy equipment is in good condition.
• Keep inventory and maintain therapy tools.

Education

GCE N Level

WSQ Higher Certificate / Advanced Certificate in Healthcare Support

ITE Approved Training Centre Healthcare Programme

Job description

Clinical Care

• Assist the Therapists in providing appropriate therapy treatments (includes lifting, transferring and transporting patients)
• Assisting the therapists (occupational therapist and physiotherapist) in assessment, treatment plan development and progress review
• Evaluate, monitor and review treatment on a regular basis to document needs and progress of residents and ensure that treatment is appropriate and effective.
• Conducting group therapeutic exercises/activities and individualised rehabilitation treatment under the supervision of the therapists.

Quality

• Participate as a member of the health team via attending relevant ward rounds, meetings and team conferences, and involved in discussion of resident-related issues (e.g. updates on resident’s progress) with caregivers and family members.
• Ensure that all equipment and therapy tools are in good condition and working order.
• Keep proper inventory of and maintain all therapy equipment and fixtures by regular servicing and replacement of equipment.
• Maintain self-development through continuing education.

Training & Development

• Guide, supervise and train caregivers and volunteers on their performance of duties (including scheduling) and implementation of social and recreational activities for the residents.
• Provide training for caregivers in preparation for resident’s discharge back into home environment.

Locally Trained

• GCE N Level
• Attained Training in either one of the courses:
  WSQ Higher Certificate / Advanced Certificate / in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care)
  Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Approved Training Centre (ATC) Healthcare (Home Care) Programme

Successful applicants without the qualifications will be sent for Certificate in Community Care (Community Care Traineeship Programme) with all courses funded by the employer.