Therapy Assistant (Podiatry- DFS)*(4050) - National University Polyclinics

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES GROUP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Vor Ort; SGD 30.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES GROUP PTE. LTD. is seeking a Podiatry Assistant to screen for risk factors in the diabetic foot and determine risk levels, and to recognise diabetic foot conditions for referral to the doctor/podiatrist for management.

You will deliver education on diabetic foot care to patients and/or caregivers, provide clear documentation on screening results, and adhere to infection control practices while supporting awareness activities for podiatry across clinics.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in patient-facing care and basic clinical documentation.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English and at least one other language if required.

Aufgaben

• Screen for risk factors in the diabetic foot and determine the corresponding risk level.
• Recognise diabetic foot conditions and refer patients to the doctor/podiatrist for management.
• Deliver education on diabetic foot care to patients and/or caregivers.
• Provide clear documentation on the results of the diabetic foot screening.
• Adhere to infection control practices and organisational policies.
• Participate in activities that promote awareness of Podiatry.

Kenntnisse

Patient care

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Higher Nitec with GCE N/O Levels

WSQ Higher Certificate in Therapy Services (advantage)

Jobbeschreibung

You will be responsible for the following:

• screen for risk factors in the diabetic foot and determine the corresponding risk level
• recognise diabetic foot conditions and refer patients to the doctor/podiatrist for management
• deliver education on diabetic foot care to patients and/or caregivers
• provide clear documentation on the results of the diabetic foot screening
• adhere to legal, ethical, professional, departmental and organisational policies such as good infection control practices.
• take part in activities that promote awareness of Podiatry

Requirements

• Higher Nitec with GCE ‘N’ or ‘O’ Level Credits in English, Mathematics and Science
• WSQ Higher Certificate in Therapy Services will be an advantage
• 5 days workweek. Willing to travel to different polyclinics and work on Saturdays
• Nurses looking for a career change are welcome to apply
• Service orientated with good listening and interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English and another language (Chinese, Malay, or Tamil).
• Ability to lift reasonable loads
• Good time management
• Able to work well both independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office