Senior / Therapy Assistant

National University Health System; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Health System seeks a healthcare support staff to assist patients with therapeutic equipment and supervise therapeutic activities. The role emphasizes infection control and daily maintenance of equipment in a clinical setting.

The candidate should have a healthcare background, patient-centered approach, and strong interpersonal skills to liaise with patients and caregivers effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum O/N Level with WSQ Certificate in Therapy Services, or NITEC in Community Care & Social Services.
• Experience in a healthcare setting will be an advantage.
• Possess patient-centredness and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in using therapeutic equipment.
• Assist in supervising patients during therapeutic activities, assessments, caregiver training, or interventions.
• Maintain general cleanliness, tidiness and infection control of the therapy area.
• Perform daily equipment checks and maintenance.
• Perform daily inventory checking and bi-yearly inventory stock take.
• Monitor consumables levels on a daily basis.
• Assist in administrative tasks such as handling enquiries, filing and data entry.

Education

O/N Level with WSQ Certificate in Therapy Services, or NITEC in Community Care & Social Services

Job description

The incumbent is responsible to:

• Assist in helping patients on use of therapeutic equipment
• Assist in supervising patients in the performing of therapeutic activities, assessments, caregiver training, or interventions
• Maintain general cleanliness, tidiness and infection control of the therapy area
• Perform daily equipment checks and maintenance
• Perform daily inventory checking and bi-yearly inventory stock take
• Monitor consumables levels on a daily basis
• Assist in admin tasks e.g. handling enquiries, filing and data entry

Job Requirements:

• Minimum O/N Level with WSQ Certificate in Therapy Services, or NITEC in Community Care & Social Services
• Experience in a healthcare setting will be an advantage
• Possess patient-centredness and interpersonal skills