Therapy Assistant

The Therapy Assistant supports the Occupational Therapist (OT / Physiotherapist (PT) in administering therapy services to our clients, as well as assisting in documentation such as reporting, filing and preparation of reports. • Assist therapist in implementing individual group treatments to clients in the centre or carry out planned therapy sessions as defined by the OT/PT • Assist OT/PT in procedures that include ambulation, gait training, active and passive exercise and muscular re-education with the use of mobility aids and equipment • Receive and prepare clients for rehabilitative therapy • Assist OT/PT in setting up apparatus for clients' usage • Supervise and oversee clients who are practising their exercises while OT/PT is engaged in treating other patients. Monitor clients during heat and any other electrotherapy treatment. • Make splints and pressure garments under OT/PT supervision. • Take blood pressure and temperature of clients before exercises • Monitor clients mobility and alert nursing staff or OT/PT on abnormality for immediate follow-up • Ensure the safety of clients during therapy sessions • Maintain updated documentation of all treatment record / case notes of clients • Assist in keeping therapy areas tidy and ready for treatment; clean therapy equipment; change pillow cases / towels and maintain general cleanliness and hygiene of the centre • Maintain stock / inventory of therapy items, equipment and domestic items required by the centre. Help with the ordering of departmental stocks from various stores • Evaluate and document clients' therapy needs, progress and review every three monthly. • Assist in serving meals and drinks, and feeding patients. • Escort patients to and fro between their homes and the Senior Care Centre. Location Available • Senior Care Centre @ Sunlove Central (70 Buangkok View) • Senior Care Centre @ Ang Mo Kio (Blk 557/561Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10) • Marsiling One Stop Rehabilitation Centre (Blk 3 Marsiling Road) • Chai Chee One Stop Rehabilitation Centre (Blk 30 Chai Chee Avenue) Job Requirements • Candidate must hold a WSQ Certificate in Therapy Support