Therapy Aide/Senior Therapy Aide

st luke's eldercare ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

st luke's eldercare ltd. is seeking a Therapy Aide/Senior Therapy Aide to support Therapists before, during and after sessions and to assist with department operations.

The role involves assisting with therapy programs, recording vital signs, maintaining client files and supporting infection control and safety procedures on site.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Healthcare Management or similar discipline.
• Certificate in Therapy Services (HMI or CSM Institutes).
• WSQ Certification in Therapy Support.
• Team player with strong communication, interpersonal and organisational abilities.
• Capable of working independently and under time constraints.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist Therapist in implementing therapy programs and conducting group therapy.
• Assist Therapist in monitoring and recording client’s vital signs for therapy.
• Provide feedback on client’s progress to Therapist.
• Adhere to SLEC standard of clinical practice.
• Adhere to workplace safety and health (WSH) procedures.
• Practice within legal and ethical framework.
• Practice infection control measures to ensure cleanliness of equipment and hygiene on premise.
• Assist in providing a safe and supportive environment.
• Assist in related administrative duties
• Maintain and update client files, and print client forms when necessary.
• Input client attendance to CBCIT.
• Track client non-attendance and do follow-up calls as needed.
• Coordinate matters pertaining to upkeep of therapy equipment.
• Monitor equipment daily and report loss of equipment or malfunctions to supervisor and update on repair status.
• Assist Therapy Associate to update and maintain equipment inventory records.
• Update relevant clinical skills related to therapy services.
• Attending in-service training by the department.
• Participate in community activities as assigned by PT.
• Provide feedback to improve department processes and operation issues.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Interpersonal abilities

Organisational abilities

Independent working

Education

Diploma in Healthcare Management

Certificate in Therapy Services

WSQ Certification in Therapy Support

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Therapy Aide/Senior Therapy Aide, you are responsible for providing support to Therapists before, during and after therapy sessions. You will also support department administration and operations as well as participate in continuing education to further your knowledge in the areas of occupation therapy and physiotherapy.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Therapist in implementing therapy programs and conducting group therapy.
• Assist Therapist in monitoring and recording client’s vital signs for therapy.
• Provide feedback on client’s progress to Therapist.
• Adhere to SLEC standard of clinical practice.
• Adhere to workplace safety and health (WSH) procedures.
• Practice within legal and ethical framework.
• Practice infection control measures to ensure cleanliness of equipment and hygiene on premise.
• Assist in providing a safe and supportive environment.
• Assist in related administrative duties
• Maintain and update client files, and print client forms when necessary.
• Input client attendance to CBCIT.
• Track client non-attendance and do follow-up calls as needed.
• Coordinate matters pertaining to upkeep of therapy equipment.
• Monitor equipment daily and report loss of equipment or malfunctions to supervisor and update on repair status.
• Assist Therapy Associate to update and maintain equipment inventory records.
• Update relevant clinical skills related to therapy services.
• Attending in-service training by the department.
• Participate in community activities as assigned by PT.
• Provide feedback to improve department processes and operation issues.

Job requirements:

• Diploma in Healthcare Management and promotion or any other similar discipline.
• Certificate in Therapy Services (HMI or CSM Institutes)
• WSQ Certification in Therapy Support.
• Team player with strong communication, interpersonal and organisational abilities.
• Capable of working independently and under time constraints.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.