Therapy Assistant (Physiotherapy)

Catholic Welfare Services, Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Singapore seeks a Therapy Assistant to support physiotherapy for residents. The role involves executing therapy activities, managing schedules, and reporting observations. Candidates should possess GCE N Level or equivalent and have a compassionate nature towards the elderly. Benefits include annual leave and meals during duty hours.

Benefits

Annual leave

Medical and Dental reimbursement schemes

Meals during duty-hours

Qualifications

• Compassionate nature with the desire to serve the elderly and children.
• A team player with good interpersonal and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out physical therapy activities as instructed by Physiotherapists.
• Manage and organise schedule for attending to residents and clients.
• Report observations back to Physiotherapists.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Good interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Education

GCE N Level or equivalent

Job description

St Joseph's Home, a Person-centred residential healthcare facility located inJurong West, is redefining the way we take care of our elderly, and would like to invite suitable candidates to apply for the position of:

Therapy Assistant (Physiotherapy)

Job Description:

With specific instructions from the Physiotherapists, carry out all physical therapy activities for residents and/or clients independently, in partnership with other Therapy Assistant staff and/or with the Physiotherapists, individually or in groups, including:

• receiving instructions either verbal or written from the Physiotherapists
• carrying out all instructions correctly i.e. performing the correct techniques and/or applications for
• residents and/or clients before, during and after therapeutic activities as required
• carrying out all instructions efficiently i.e. managing and organising schedule for attending to residents
• and/or clients to meet key performance indicators
• observing residents and/or clients before, during and after therapeutic activities as required
• reporting observations as required, back to Physiotherapists, to allow them to modify future sessions if needed
• using mobility aids correctly and instructing residents and/or clients to use mobility aids correctly
• performing manual transfers correctly when required
• using hoists and electronic transfer systems correctly and safely
• Participating in departmental project work and meetings when needed

Key Requirements:

• GCE N Level or equivalent
• Compassionate nature with the desireto serve the elderly and children
• A team player with good interpersonaland communications skills

Benefits:

• Annual leave, Medical and Dentalreimbursement schemes
• Meals during duty-hours will be provided

Applicants are invited to write with comprehensive resume, state current and expected salaries and enclose a recent photo to:

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We regret that only shortlisted candidateswill be notified.