Senior Therapy Aide

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Duties • To provide effective Occupational Therapy/ Physiotherapy treatment for clients in the different care settings under the guidance of the therapists and/or therapy associates • Prepare and set up therapy materials and equipment for patient's/ client’s use. • Performing prescribed treatments as instructed by the therapists independently • Supervise prescribed exercises or therapy activities. • Communicate information of therapy sessions to the therapists. • Document patient’s/ client’s progress and records accurately. • Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic interventions as instructed by therapists • Conduct basic or routine group therapy • Maintain good communication with all members within the multidisciplinary team • Plan, implement and evaluate therapy programs under the guidance of the therapists Education & Training • Participate and take on ownership of his/her individual training plan • Participate in departmental in-service training and other external relevant training • Participate in research and quality improvement projects • Assist the therapist to deliver training to support staffs, students and volunteers Supervision & Team Development • To mentor therapy aides students and therapy aides • Assist therapists in assessing competency for therapy aides • Provide constructive feedback to mentees for improvement • Administration & Operation • Maintain cleanliness and safety of therapy areas • Adhere to infection control procedures • Maintain inventories and equipment for the department • Provides input and support in work group meeting to enhance quality care to the residents • Able to identify problems, make recommendations and implement changes within the department and center Other Duties • Perform other duties as assigned by the therapists and/or Head, Allied Health JOB REQUIREMENTS • Relevant certification or qualification in therapy support • Experience working in intermediate and long-term care sectors or relevant experience working with the elderly or people with disabilities • Possess basic computer skills in Microsoft Office • A team player • Able to multi-task and work independently • Positive and client-centered with great interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities