Therapy Aide

RENCI; Singapore; On-site; SGD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ren Ci Hospital in Singapore is seeking a Therapy Assistant to support therapists in assessments, interventions and patient care. You will guide patients and caregivers, lead group activities, and perform essential TA duties with safety and accuracy.

You will assist in data collection, support research activities, and contribute to quality improvement while maintaining professional ethics and teamwork. A compassionate, reliable team player is essential for holistic care.

Qualifications

• GCE O/N Level is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Certification in Therapy Assistant / Aide 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists in assessments and interventions.
• Provide patient and caregiver guidance and support group activities.
• Perform basic TA duties including manual handling, mobility assistance, vital signs monitoring and safety compliance.
• Observe patient responses and report observations to therapists.
• Support caregiver training and community reintegration activities under supervision.
• Conduct prescribed outcome measures and lead group activities.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and incident reporting.
• Support research activities including patient recruitment and simple assessments.
• Provide guidance to learners and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Uphold professional ethics, accountability and boundaries.
• Assist with daily operations including equipment cleaning and inventory checks.

Skills

Team player

Compassionate

Empathetic

Relates to patients

Reliability

Accountability

Integrity

Education

GCE O/N Level (advantage)

Therapy Assistant / Aide certification (advantage)

Job description

Job 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

• 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