Therapy Assistant (Tampines / Hougang)

Vanguard Healthcare Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Healthcare Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking dedicated staff to support clinical care at Vanguard Care Home @ Tampines / Hougang. You will assist therapists with daily living activities, mobility, and cognitive exercises under supervision, educate residents on equipment use, and ensure safety and infection control.

You will also handle admin tasks such as documentation, stock maintenance, and coordinating with the Rehab Manager.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Candidates with 1 year of related experience are preferred.
• Candidates without experience but with relevant certification will be considered.
• COVID-19 vaccination is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing activities of daily living, range exercises, mobilization, and cognitive activities under supervision of Therapists.
• Educate residents on proper use of equipment and exercise routines as prescribed by Therapists.
• Adhere to safety measures and infection control procedures.
• Prepare apparatus, equipment, and mobility aids per Therapists’ instructions.
• Update residents’ progress promptly to Therapists.
• Portering of residents for therapy and group activities.
• Maintain updated documentation of treatment records and keep daily logs in NHelp.
• Ensure regular maintenance checks of therapy equipment and keep rehab areas clean and safe.
• Inform supervisor when stock supplies are low and perform other duties as assigned by the Rehab Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

WSQ Higher Certificate in Therapy Support / Diploma in Sports and Exercise Science

NITEC in Community Care and Social Service

Job description

We have positions at multiple locations.

Location: Vanguard Care Home @ Tampines / Hougang

Clinical Care

• Work under the supervision of Senior / Physiotherapists and Senior / Occupational Therapists to assist in implementing individual and group activities such as activities of daily living, ranging exercises, mobilization, and cognitive activities.
• Educate residents / clients on proper use of equipment and exercise routines as prescribed by the Therapists.
• Adhere to all safety measures and infection control procedures.
• Prepare apparatus / equipment / mobility aids according to procedures and protocols as instructed by the Therapists.
• Update residents' / clients' progress promptly to the Therapists.
• Portering of residents for therapy / group activities.

Administration

• Maintain updated documentation of all treatment records/case notes of residents e.g. file residents' records, departmental circulars, forms and update daily in NHelp.
• Ensure regular maintenance check of therapy equipment.
• Ensure cleanliness and maintain safe work environment (e.g. keeping rehab equipment after use).
• Inform supervisor when stock supplies are low.
• Perform other administrative duties or other duties as assigned by the Rehab Manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• WSQ Higher Certificate in Therapy Support / Diploma in Sports and Exercise Science
• NITEC in Community Care and Social Service
• At least 1 year(s) of working experience in the related field is preferred for this position.
• Candidates without experience but with the relevant certification will be considered.
• Demonstrates good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Candidate must complete the COVID-19 vaccination

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.