Therapy Aide — Hands-On Rehab Support

SINGAPORE RED CROSS SOCIETY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Red Cross Society is seeking a Therapy Aide to support and oversee various therapeutic activities under a registered therapist. The role involves handling equipment, assisting with exercises, and monitoring client responses to treatments.

You will help prepare treatment areas, transport residents/clients, and maintain records, while coordinating with therapy staff and contributing to program delivery and client care. English communication is required, with teamwork essential.

Qualifications

• Certificate or degree in physiotherapy as required for foreign staff.
• Ability to observe, evaluate and record patients' responses to therapy.
• Understand English and communicate effectively with residents/clients.
• Knowledge of lifting techniques and safe patient handling.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Clean and organize the work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
• Observe residents/clients during treatment and report progress to therapists.
• Instruct and assist residents/clients with exercises under supervision.
• Transport residents/clients to treatment areas and secure them for therapy.
• Confer with therapy staff to plan, modify and coordinate treatment.
• Record treatments and equipment used; perform clerical duties as needed.
• Maintain and service equipment and keep treatment areas tidy.
• Assist with feeding, dressing and use of orthopaedic devices.
• Train residents/clients to use braces and prostheses; adjust fit as needed.
• Support care tasks, participate in staff development and assist in events.

Skills

Lifting technique

Observation & recording

Team player

English communication

Patient care support

Education

Certificate in Physiotherapy

Degree in Physiotherapy

Tools

Knowledge of therapy equipment

Job description

Singapore Red Cross Society is seeking a Therapy Aide to support and oversee various therapeutic activities under a registered therapist. The role involves handling equipment, assisting with exercises, and monitoring client responses to treatments.

You will help prepare treatment areas, transport residents/clients, and maintain records, while coordinating with therapy staff and contributing to program delivery and client care. English communication is required, with teamwork essential.