Therapy Assistant (1 year contract)

Alexandra Hospital, Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexandra Hospital in Singapore is seeking a Therapy Assistant to support therapists in clinical and administrative tasks. Responsibilities include assisting patients during therapeutic activities, preparing treatment areas, and managing equipment inventory.

The ideal candidate must have at least a GCE ‘N’ level qualification, be service-oriented, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCE ‘N’ level required for applicants.
• Candidates should be service-oriented and patient-focused.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists in supervising patients during therapeutic activities.
• Prepare treatment areas and therapeutic equipment for patient use.
• Conduct group therapy exercises under therapist supervision.
• Manage inventory checks of therapy equipment and supplies.
• Handle enquiries and assist with administrative tasks.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Service oriented

Patient focused

Education

Minimum GCE ‘N’ level

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.

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/gym/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 under the 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 healthcare attendant duties/portering assignment in the Rehab area

Secondary Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform inventory checks of equipment/supplies/forms and manage 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