Therapy Aide (OT/PT)

MINDSG LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading therapy services provider in Singapore seeks a dedicated individual to assist in therapy sessions and assessments under the supervision of qualified therapists. Responsibilities include maintaining records, providing personal care assistance to residents, and engaging with other healthcare professionals. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and preferably have experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Preferably 1-year relevant working experience.
• Computer literacy skills - MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with persons with autism, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in therapy sessions and assessments under the supervision of therapists.
• Maintain records of residents' conditions and progress.
• Provide personal care assistance to residents.

Skills

Experience with persons with autism

Computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint)

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in therapy service or equivalent

WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care)

Job description

Provide client care and program

• Assists the Occupational Therapist/ Physiotherapist/ Psychologist in carrying out Therapy sessions for the residents (individual/group) under the supervision of therapist

• Assists in the assessment of the residents by providing feedback on the performance of the residents to the therapist

• Prepare the residents, environment and equipment for assessment or therapy

• Ensure proper documentation & record of residents' condition, progress and care therapy

• Maintain up to date records of on individual resident's attendance and update progress notes on resident's performance and status on a daily basis

• Provide supervision or assistance to residents during meal times.

• Provide personal care assistance to residents in their daily living such as toileting, bathing, dressing and grooming and ensure the residents good personal hygiene at all times if necessary

Maintain order, safety and cleanliness of the care environment

• Maintain cleanliness and safety of therapy areas and workplace

• Cleans resource materials and therapy room (general cleaning daily and thorough cleaning once a month).

• Ensure equipment is maintained in a clean and working condition

• Develops teaching materials as assigned by therapist

Manage care operations

• Provide input to operations review meetings

• Participate in case management for Residents

• Works as a team with other staff (e.g. nursing aides, PT trainers and OT trainers) in the daily routine of the residents) (i.e. PE and feeding etc.

Perform stakeholder engagement

• Assist in liaising with other professionals, nursing team, volunteers, hospital and stakeholders involved in the case to facilitate provision of care services for clients if necessary

• Provide client perspectives and needs in development of care plans with professionals and other stakeholders

• Maintenance and updated documents for MSF licensing.

• Any ad-hoc duties assigned by your Reporting Officer

Qualifications

• Diploma in therapy service or equivalent

• WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) / NITEC in Therapy Services or equivalent.

Other Information

• Preferably 1-year relevant working experience

• Computer literacy skills - MS Word and PowerPoint.

• Experience working with persons with autism, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is preferred