Therapy Assistant

ECON Healthcare (Asia) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ECON Healthcare (Asia) Pte Ltd seeks qualified rehabilitation support staff to conduct physiotherapy/occupational therapy sessions for residents at centres or homes across Singapore. You will assist therapists, run group sessions, and help maintain treatment areas and records.

Role includes inventory control, standard disinfection, monthly billing, and contributing to quality improvement projects while travelling to different sites as required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Diploma/Certificate in Sport Science Management or Exercise Science may be considered.
• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy from non-recognised institutions.
• Working experience in a healthcare setting is an advantage.
• Interest in rehabilitation for elderly and/or mental health care preferred.
• Willingness to travel across Singapore.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physiotherapy/occupational therapy treatment for residents at centre/home according to prescribed treatment plan.
• Work closely with the centre/home staff nurse for individual and/or group therapy programmes.
• Set up treatment area and equipment for therapists.
• Assist therapists in carrying out interventions programmes.
• Conduct group exercise/therapy sessions for residents at the centre/home.
• Maintain records and submit activity reports and daily statistics to therapists.
• Maintain and manage inventory and equipment; prepare monthly statistics and billing.
• Assist in clinical quality initiatives and audits.

Skills

Record keeping

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

WSQ Certificate in Therapy Services

NITEC in Community Care & Social Services

Work-study Technical Diploma in Rehabilitation Care

Diploma in Sport Science Management

Diploma in Exercise Science

Tools

MS Office

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.