Therapy Assistant

CRAWFURD HOSPITAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Singapore is seeking a Therapy Assistant to provide support to therapists during therapy sessions. The role includes assisting in patient assessments, treatment plans, and conducting group therapy sessions. Candidates should hold a degree in Physiotherapy and have over 2 years of experience in a hospital setting. Strong communication skills and proficiency in IT are essential, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position requires adherence to work schedules including full alternate Saturdays.

Qualifications

• More than 2 years of experience in a similar position in a hospital setting.
• Must be able to follow Work Schedules: Mondays to Fridays and Full Alternate Saturdays: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs.
• Able to handle physically demanding work, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists in assessing patient's status for therapy sessions.
• Carry out treatment plans as directed by therapists.
• Conduct daily basic or routine group therapy.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient IT skills (e.g., using Microsoft Word and Excel)

Service-oriented and customer-focused

Team player

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Overview

A Therapy Assistant provides support to therapists before, during and after therapy sessions. Responsibilities include assisting in transferring and mobility, in department administration and operations, and engaging in continuing education to further skills and knowledge in speech, occupational and physiotherapy. The individual could work at times in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team with speech, occupational and physiotherapists, physicians, audiologists, psychologists and social workers. Being diligent, flexible and resourceful is essential.

Job Description

• Assist therapists in assessing patient's status for suitability to start therapy sessions or continue with therapy session.
• Assist therapists in carrying out treatment plans.
• Assist therapists in recording therapy sessions according to template sets.
• Adhere to infection control procedures.
• Communicate information of therapy sessions to therapists.
• Conduct daily basic or routine group therapy.
• Educate patients on the use of therapeutic aids or assistive devices as prescribed by therapists.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic interventions as instructed by therapists.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of therapy areas.
• Maintain inventories and equipment for the department.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform administrative duties.
• Perform therapy procedures according to protocols as instructed by therapists.
• Prepare patients, materials and equipment for assessments or therapy.
• Able to handle physically demanding work, multi-task and work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Requirements

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• More than 2 years of experience in similar position in hospital setting.
• Must be able to follow Work Schedules: Mondays to Fridays and Full Alternate Saturdays: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient IT skills (Eg: using Microsoft Words and Excel)
• Service oriented, customer focused and Team Player