Therapy Assistant

ECON Healthcare (Asia) Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare services is seeking a therapist to provide rehabilitation to residents. The role involves conducting therapy sessions, maintaining equipment, and ensuring clinical quality. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and a passion for elder and mental health care, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCE O/N Level with WSQ Certificate in Therapy Services or equivalent.
• Candidates with diploma in related fields considered.
• Experience in healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapy sessions and maintain treatment areas.
• Assist in clinical quality projects and audits.
• Inventory management and reporting.

Skills

Communication

Inventory Management

Therapy Techniques

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

GCE O/N Level with WSQ Certificate in Therapy Services

NITEC in Community Care & Social Services

Work-study Technical Diploma in Rehabilitation Care

Diploma in Sport Science Management/Exercise Science

Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy

Job description

Clinical Roles

• Conduct physiotherapy/ occupational therapy treatment for residents at centre/home according to prescribed treatment plan.
• Work closely with the centre/home staff nurse for the conduct of individual and/or group therapy programme for residents.
• Set up treatment area and equipment for therapists.
• Assist therapists in carrying out interventions programe.
• Conduct group exercise/ therapy sessions for the residents at the centre/ home.
• Keep good records of all services performed and submit regular activity reports and daily statistics to the therapists.

Resource Management

• Maintain and upkeep a proper inventory control with regular inspection and audits.
• Maintain all equipment used and the tidiness of the rehabilitation area at the end of each session.
• Carry out routine disinfection and cleaning of equipment.
• Prepare monthly statistics and billing as per requirement.
• Check and replenish rehab and treatment supplies.

Clinical Quality and Safety

• Participate in delivering consistent and excellent clinical and service quality to residents and sponsors.
• Responsible for the clinical quality of all residents guided by the set key performance indicators.
• Participate in the implementation of quality improvement project(s) in the centre(s) initiated by therapists.
• Assist in the conduct of clinical audits as and when instructed by supervisor.
• Assist in the investigation of any clinical incidents.

Feedback Management

• Assist in any investigation pertaining to complaints received.
• Escalate any unfavorable and unresolved feedback to HQ.

Other Duties

• Assume any other additional responsibilities as assigned by HOD and Manager, Rehab.
• Maintain good communication skills with residents and sponsors

Requirements:

• Minimum GCE “O” / “N” Level with WSQ Certificate in Therapy Services, or NITEC in Community Care & Social Services; or Work-study Technical Diploma in Rehabilitation Care
• Candidates with diploma/certificate in Sport Science Management/ Exercise Science/Exercise training will be considered.
• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy from non-recognised institutions.
• Having working experience in a healthcare setting will be an added advantage.
• Have an interest in providing rehab to the elderly and/or mental health care preferred.
• Applicants must be willing to travel across Singapore
• Proficiency in MS Office.