Therapy Support Associate

Job Description • Assist in fulfilling the mission and vision of St Luke's ElderCare. • Assist the therapists in physical treatments and administrative duties. Clinical Duties • To follow & maintain the standard of clinical practice • To assist in implementing prescribed exercise programme and conducting group therapy • To feedback on patient's progress (reporting) • To communicate with patient at professional level • To communicate with therapist at professional level • To attend to two patients simultaneously if required • To be responsible for coverage of service to assigned ward(s) or out-patient unit Non-Clinical Aspects • To be able to work in the Rehabilitation Team and provide feedback on department process and operation issues • To coordinate matters related to equipment maintenance & repair (external) • To assist in maintenance and repair of exercise equipment • To liaise with Support Service Department for equipment maintenance (internal) • To maintain equipment on the ward trolleys (if applicable) • To ensure tidiness and cleanliness of all therapy areas (PT gym, OT ADL area & UL room) • To report on the loss or damage of any rehab equipment Administrative Duties • To maintain department library • To maintain department inventory • To provide administrative duties e.g. filling document, assists in statistics. • To help out in photocopy & dispatch of documents • To be responsible for daily billing as applicable • To participate in departmental meetings • To replenish supply of assessment forms & exercise handouts Education and Training • To participate in basic therapy assistant training course • To participate in ongoing education or upgrading program for therapy assistants • To be involved in orientation program for new therapy assistants • To participate in supervision and mentoring program for therapy assistants • Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy from a recognised university • Preferably with relevant therapy working experience.