Therapy Assistant

Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services seeks a Therapy Aide to support our multidisciplinary care team in delivering high-quality, safe rehabilitation services. You will help prepare therapy spaces, assist clients with attire, and guide basic exercises under therapists’ supervision.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, stock control, data entry, and assisting in recreational activities for elderly clients. Prior eldercare experience and strong communication are preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Therapy Services.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Preferably 2 years’ experience as Therapy Aide or in eldercare setting.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the multidisciplinary care team to provide clients with a seamless delivery of care which is of high-quality, safe and cost-efficient and communicate and work effectively with the team in executing individualised care plan for clients require custodial care, maintenance activities and/or rehabilitation services
• Assist in preparing the rehabilitation room(s), occupational therapy room by following prescribed procedures and protocols, including tidying therapy areas and assisting in cleaning of equipment and area(s)
• Prepare clients for physical or occupational therapies treatment by welcoming and providing and assisting clients into therapeutic apparels, and escorting elderly clients to the washroom
• Assist the therapist(s) in implementing rehabilitation programmes and therapy works to clients including setting up / supervising / assisting clients in the performance of therapeutic activities / exercises, such as helping clients onto exercise equipment, positioning clients on equipment, and monitoring motion and performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques, etc
• Educate clients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines
• Assist in setting up inventory list of equipment and medical supplies by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; and verifying receipt of supplies
• Ensure operation of rehabilitation equipment by completing routine maintenance requirements; following manufacturers’ instructions; troubleshooting and reporting of malfunctions; calling for repairs
• Assist in preparing materials for conducting of recreational programmes and events
• Assist FHGCC’s driver in transporting client from home to FHGCC and return trip when assigned
• Perform basic data entry and retrieval of data when required

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office basics

Education

Certificate in Therapy Services

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the multidisciplinary care team to provide clients with a seamless delivery of care which is of high-quality, safe and cost-efficient and communicate and work effectively with the team in executing individualised care plan for clients require custodial care, maintenance activities and/or rehabilitation services
• Assist in preparing the rehabilitation room(s), occupational therapy room by following prescribed procedures and protocols, including tidying therapy areas and assisting in cleaning of equipment and area(s)
• Prepare clients for physical or occupational therapies treatment by welcoming and providing and assisting clients into therapeutic apparels, and escorting elderly clients to the washroom
• Assist the therapist(s) in implementing rehabilitation programmes and therapy works to clients including setting up / supervising / assisting clients in the performance of therapeutic activities / exercises, such as helping clients onto exercise equipment, positioning clients on equipment, and monitoring motion and performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques, etc
• Educate clients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines
• Assist in setting up inventory list of equipment and medical supplies by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; and verifying receipt of supplies
• Ensure operation of rehabilitation equipment by completing routine maintenance requirements; following manufacturers’ instructions; troubleshooting and reporting of malfunctions; calling for repairs
• Assist in preparing materials for conducting of recreational programmes and events
• Assist FHGCC’s driver in transporting client from home to FHGCC and return trip when assigned
• Perform basic data entry and retrieval of data when required

Requirements

• Certificate in Therapy Services
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office – MS Word and Excel
• Preferably with at least 2 years working experience as Therapy Aide or in eldercare setting