Therapy Assistant(10549) – Alexandra Hospital

Job Purpose The Senior Therapy Assistant is to provide assistance to therapists in clinical, administrative and technical duties, to assist in the supervision and co-ordination of therapy assistants, and to assist in the coordination of healthcare attendants to ensure smooth work operation. 2. Duties and Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities and Duties • Assist the therapist in setting up / supervising / assisting patients in the performance of therapeutic activities / exercises • Assist the therapist in setting up treatment areas/ gyms/ clinics in preparation for patient use • Assist the therapist in setting up modalities/ therapeutic equipment and supervising patients on them. • Conducting group therapy exercises, basic caregiver training with supervision of the therapist • Tidy therapy area and assist with cleaning duties. • Co-ordinate portering of patients to and from the department for therapy in the area of work, and porter patients if necessary. • Take charge and oversee Healthcare Attendant duties/ portering assignment in Rehab area Secondary Responsibilities and Duties • Co-ordination of inventory checks of equipment / supplies / forms and managing inventory lists • Perform photocopying, binding, filing and distribution of documents and forms. • Perform basic data entry and data retrieval using relevant computer programmes. • Handle enquiries, answer phone calls, record and convey messages • Oversee and coordinate maintenance of therapeutic equipment and devices. • Oversee and co-ordinate Therapy Assistant duties and roster • Assist in training and supervision of junior therapy assistants. • Assist in identifying the training needs of therapy assistants. • Participate in department improvement projects 3. Job Specification/Requirements • Minimum GCE ‘N’ level • 3 years of relevant work experience preferred. • Service oriented and patient focused • Good communication and interpersonal skills • Computer skills in Word and Excel • Basic supervisory and coaching skills • Team player • Good learning attitude and willing to learn on the job If the role sounds interesting to you, please contact ‘careers_alexandra@nuhs.edu.sg’ to understand more on the role. Please indicate the position that you are interested in the subject heading. *Only Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents may apply. Linkedin user: #LI-SF1