Therapy assistant (Home Therapy)

Job Summary: The core function of this position is to support Occupational Therapist (OT) and Physiotherapist (PT) in provision of home therapy. Principal Responsibilities and Duties: • Assist therapists in implementing treatment plan for routine cases as directed by therapists. • Support therapists to screen for falls risk factors, caregiver burden and other needs • Support in the care of clients by referring them to other care services under the direction of therapists • Provide timely feedback about client and/or caregiver to therapists in-charge • Maintain timely and accurate documentation of observations made during sessions about client and/or caregiver • Participate and support in quality improvement project, research or any new initiatives as assigned • Participate in in-house trainings and department meetings • Maintain inventory and equipment used for therapeutic activities during home therapy and at the centre • Comply and support in infection control procedures during home visits • Support in scheduling appointments for clients if required Essential Skills and Qualifications: • Min. O level qualification with health care related training. • 2 to 3 years of working experience in the health care or community service sector • Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook • Familiar with social and health care resources Core Competencies and Attributes: • Keen interest in working with seniors • Able to identify and respond to the needs of clients promptly and appropriately • Strong team player, able to establish and maintain positive working relationships, both internally and externally. • Plan and organize: Ability to plan and allocate time and resources required to complete tasks, balance conflicting priorities in order to ensure completion of essential tasks. • Problem Solving: Ability to identify problems and raise issues to reporting officer promptly. Ability to make sound judgement and make reasonable decisions without constant and direct supervision or guidance. • Communication Skills: Articulates and present opinions and information clearly. Listen actively to understand the opinion / position of others. Write in a well-organized, concise and logical manner. Location: Ang Mo Kio