Therapy Assistant

Alexandra Hospital, Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexandra Hospital, Singapore, is seeking a Therapy Assistant to support therapists with clinical, administrative and technical duties. The role includes preparing treatment areas and equipment, assisting in group exercises, and coordinating patient transport within the rehab area.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum GCE 'N' level, be service oriented, possess strong communication skills and work well in a team. Basic computer skills (Word/Excel) are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCE 'N' level required.
• Must be service oriented and patient-focused.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Basic computer skills including MS Word and Excel desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists in setting up / supervising / assisting patients in therapeutic activities and exercises.
• Prepare treatment areas, gyms, and clinics for patient use.
• Set up modalities and equipment and supervise patients on them.
• Contribute to group therapy activities under therapist supervision.
• Maintain therapy area and assist with cleaning duties.
• Coordinate patient transport to and from the therapy area and assist as needed.
• Oversee Healthcare Attendant duties/portering in Rehab area.

Skills

Service oriented

Good communication and interpersonal

Team player

Word

Excel

Education

GCE 'N' level

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Purpose

The Therapy Assistant is to provide assistance to therapists in clinical, administrative and technical duties and to assist in the supervision of healthcare attendants.

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Assist the therapist in setting up / supervising / assisting patients in the performance of therapeutic activities / exercises
• Assist the therapist in setting up treatment areas/ gyms/ clinics in preparation for patient use
• Assist the therapist in setting up modalities/ therapeutic equipment and supervising patients on them.
• Assist in conducting group therapy exercises with supervision of the therapist
• Tidy therapy area and assist with cleaning duties.
• Co-ordinate portering of patients to and from the department for therapy in the area of work, and porter patients if necessary.
• Assist with overseeing of Healthcare Attendant duties/ portering assignment in Rehab area

Secondary Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform inventory checks of equipment / supplies / forms and managing inventory lists
• Perform photocopying, binding, filing and distribution of documents and forms.
• Perform basic data entry and data retrieval using relevant computer programmes.
• Maintain therapeutic equipment and devices
• Assist in orientation and induction of new therapy assistants.
• Handle enquiries, answer phone calls, record and convey messages
• Job Specification/Requirements
• Minimum GCE ‘N’ level
• Service oriented and patient focused
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills in Word and Excel
• Team player

This is a 1-year contract position. Renewal of the contract will be subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

• Only Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents may apply.