Healthcare Therapy Assistant, SPD@Toa Payoh

Healthcare Therapy Assistant, SPD@Toa Payoh

Responsibilities Client Care Assist in the maintenance rehabilitation of clients. Assist physiotherapist and occupational therapist in implementing the rehabilitation programme of clients. Assist client in their ambulation and movement in [...]

Responsibilities

Client Care

  • Assist in the maintenance rehabilitation of clients.
  • Assist physiotherapist and occupational therapist in implementing the rehabilitation programme of clients.
  • Assist client in their ambulation and movement in the centre and during transferring up and down from transport.
  • Assist and guide clients in the performance of their prescribed exercise routines and programmes.
  • Lead clients in group exercise and cognitive session.
  • Provide assistance to clients’ basic needs such as toilet, meals, etc.
  • Provide basic nursing care to clients.
  • Co-ordinate with other colleagues to provide quality care to clients.

Administration

  • Responsible to and liaise with Supervisor in all matters pertaining to administration.
  • Report clients’ progress to Supervisor.
  • Maintain client’s therapy and/or nursing records
  • Engage in administrative duties relevant to departmental work

Centre Care / Maintenance

  • Maintain rehabilitation equipment and reports malfunctioning or wear and tear to Duty Supervisor.
  • Ensure that all electrical items are switched off before leaving the centre.
  • Ensure that all entrances are locked after end of the day.

Others

  • Assist in general duties of all staff involved at the centre.
  • Responds in an emergency
  • Establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships clients and staff.
  • Attend and participate in in-service education programmes
  • Report to Supervisor of any incident or injury sustained by clients that may occur during the course of working.
  • Any other duties may be assigned from time to time.

Requirement

  • Minimum GCE “O” or “N” Levels with at least 1 year working experience on patient care.
  • Capacity to meet the physical demands of the position which includes a broad range of activities, e.g. stooping, bending, lifting, grip strength and other physical requirements related to the role.
  • Ability to contribute to a positive team culture where members strive for highest standards of service delivery.
Job Category: Working with adults and elderly
Job Type: Full Time

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