Therapy Assistant* (Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy / Speech / Podiatry)

Therapy Assistant* (Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy / Speech / Podiatry)

Job ID: 1944

Job Function: Allied Health

Job Description:

• Assist in helping patients on use of therapeutic equipment.
• Assist in supervising patients in the performing of therapeutic activities, assessments, caregiver training, or interventions.
• Assist in the fabrication of orthosis/splints and use of assistive devices necessary for rehabilitation. Maintain general cleanliness, tidiness, and infection control of the therapy area.
• Perform daily equipment checks and maintenance, and notify therapists/podiatrists and Biomedical Engineering Department of any faulty equipment and monitor repair status of equipment.
• Assist in admin tasks e.g. handling enquiries, filing, and data entry.
• Perform daily inventory checking and bi-yearly inventory stock take.
• Monitor consumables levels on a daily basis and notify therapists/podiatrists on consumables that are below par levels.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum O/N Level with WSQ Certificate in Therapy Services, or NITEC in Community Care & Social Services.
• Experience in a healthcare setting will be an advantage.
• Possess patient-centredness and interpersonal skills.