Senior / Therapy Assistant (JCH)

National University Health System; Singapore; On-site; SGD 2,400 - 3,200; Full time

Job summary

National University Health System is seeking a therapy services assistant to support patients in the use of therapeutic equipment and to supervise patients during activities, assessments, and caregiver training. The role includes maintaining a clean therapy area and performing routine equipment checks.

The candidate should have an O/N Level with WSQ or NITEC in related fields; healthcare experience is advantageous, with strong interpersonal skills and patient-centred approach.

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 in helping patients on use of therapeutic equipment.
• Assist in supervising patients in performing 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.

Skills

Patient-centredness and interpersonal

Education

O/N Level with WSQ Certificate in Therapy Services | 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