Senior / Therapy Assistant

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore General Hospital is seeking a Healthcare Support Assistant to assist physiotherapists in preparing patients for treatment and conducting exercise therapy. The role involves inventory management and administrative duties, requiring a GCE 'O'/ 'N' Level or WSQ certification in Healthcare Support. Candidates must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and provide proof of required vaccinations.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar position or healthcare setting is an advantage.
• Documented proof of vaccinations required.
• Fully vaccinated for Covid-19 as per MOH's definitions.

Responsibilities

• Assist physiotherapists in preparing patients for treatment.
• Help patients move around and conduct simple exercise therapy.
• Manage inventory control and maintenance of physiotherapy equipment.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCE ‘O’/’N’ Level

WSQ Cert in Healthcare Support (Therapy Support)

Job description

You will assist the physiotherapists in preparing patients for treatment, helping patients to move around if necessary, and conducting simple exercise therapy and rehabilitation. You will also help with inventory control, maintenance of physiotherapy equipment, and general administrative duties.

Requirements

1. GCE ‘O’/’N’ Level /WSQ Cert in Healthcare Support (Therapy Support)
2. Prior experience in a similar position or healthcare setting will be an advantage
3. Good communication and interpersonal skills
4. Documented proof of:
1. Measles (or Mumps, Measles and Rubella) vaccination or serological evidence of measles immunity;
2. Diphtheria (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) vaccination taken during the preceding 10 years as required for all healthcare workers under the Healthcare Services Act. Applicants without these vaccinations are welcome to apply if they undertake to complete the vaccination(s) before work commencement upon successful interview and employment offer.
5. We regret that only applicants who have been fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (according to MOH’s definitions) will be considered for the position due to exposure risk.