Therapy Aide

Ren Ci Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ren Ci Hospital in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Therapy Assistant to support therapists in assessments and interventions, guide patients and caregivers, and help run group activities.

The role involves safe TA duties, mobility assistance, observation of patient responses, caregiver training, and participation in quality improvement and research under supervision. You will contribute to a collaborative, learning-focused clinical team.

Qualifications

• GCE 'O' or 'N' Level certification is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Certification in a Therapy Assistant / Aide course from a recognised institution is an advantage but not essential
• No professional registration or licensure required
• Prior experience as a Therapy Assistant or in a similar healthcare role is an advantage
• Able to work effectively as a team player, collaborating with peers towards holistic patient care
• Demonstrates responsibility, and reliability in carrying out duties
• Upholds the honour, dignity, and interests of the organisation
• Compassionate, patient, empathetic, and able to relate well to patients
• Maintains professional ethics, accountability, and integrity in all aspects of work

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists in assessments, implementation of PT/OT/ST interventions, patient and caregiver guidance, and facilitation of group activities
• Perform basic Therapy Assistant (TA) duties safely, including manual handling, mobility assistance, use of walking aids, vital signs monitoring, emergency response, and compliance with safety precautions
• Observe patient responses, recognise discomfort or psychosocial issues, and report observations promptly to therapists
• Support caregiver training, wheelchair and PMA mobilisation, community reintegration activities, and application of electrophysical agents (EPA) under supervision
• Independently conduct prescribed outcome measures and lead group activities, including logistical coordination
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, incident reporting, and root cause analysis
• Support research activities, including patient identification, recruitment, and administration of simple standardised assessments under supervision
• Provide guidance and constructive feedback to learners; foster a positive and supportive learning environment
• Uphold professional standards in ethics, accountability, communication, self‑management, and professional boundaries
• Support daily operations through compliance with equipment cleaning and storage protocols, routine inventory checks, and reporting of discrepancies
• Contribute to effective team coordination, smooth daily operations, and identification and management of potential risks in line with Ren Ci Hospital policies

Skills

Team player

Compassionate care

Empathetic communication

Professional ethics

Reliability

Education

GCE O/N Level advantage

Therapy Assistant / Aide course advantage

Job description

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• Assist therapists in assessments, implementation of PT/OT/ST interventions, patient and caregiver guidance, and facilitation of group activities
• Perform basic Therapy Assistant (TA) duties safely, including manual handling, mobility assistance, use of walking aids, vital signs monitoring, emergency response, and compliance with safety precautions
• Observe patient responses, recognise discomfort or psychosocial issues, and report observations promptly to therapists
• Support caregiver training, wheelchair and PMA mobilisation, community reintegration activities, and application of electrophysical agents (EPA) under supervision
• Independently conduct prescribed outcome measures and lead group activities, including logistical coordination
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, incident reporting, and root cause analysis
• Support research activities, including patient identification, recruitment, and administration of simple standardised assessments under supervision
• Provide guidance and constructive feedback to learners; foster a positive and supportive learning environment
• Uphold professional standards in ethics, accountability, communication, self‑management, and professional boundaries
• Support daily operations through compliance with equipment cleaning and storage protocols, routine inventory checks, and reporting of discrepancies
• Contribute to effective team coordination, smooth daily operations, and identification and management of potential risks in line with Ren Ci Hospital policies

Job Requirements

• GCE “O” or “N” Level certification is an advantage but not mandatory
• Certification in a Therapy Assistant / Aide course from a recognised institution is an advantage but not essential
• No professional registration or licensure required
• Prior experience as a Therapy Assistant or in a similar healthcare role is an advantage
• Able to work effectively as a team player, collaborating with peers towards holistic patient care
• Demonstrates responsibility, and reliability in carrying out duties
• Upholds the honour, dignity, and interests of the organisation
• Compassionate, patient, empathetic, and able to relate well to patients
• Maintains professional ethics, accountability, and integrity in all aspects of work

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