Therapy Aide #SGUnitedJobs

Clinical Care

• Assist the Therapists in providing appropriate therapy treatments (includes lifting, transferring and transporting patients)
• Assisting the therapists (occupational therapist and physiotherapist) in assessment, treatment plan development and progress review
• Evaluate, monitor and review treatment on a regular basis to document needs and progress of residents and ensure that treatment is appropriate and effective.
• Conducting group therapeutic exercises/activities and individualised rehabilitation treatment under the supervision of the therapists.

Quality

• Participate as a member of the health team via attending relevant ward rounds, meetings and team conferences, and involved in discussion of resident-related issues (e.g. updates on resident’s progress) with caregivers and family members.
• Ensure that all equipment and therapy tools are in good condition and working order.
• Keep proper inventory of and maintain all therapy equipment and fixtures by regular servicing and replacement of equipment.
• Maintain self-development through continuing education.

Training & Development

• Guide, supervise and train caregivers and volunteers on their performance of duties (including scheduling) and implementation of social and recreational activities for the residents.
• Provide training for caregivers in preparation for resident’s discharge back into home environment.

Locally Trained

• GCE N Level
• Attained Training in either one of the courses:
  WSQ Higher Certificate / Advanced Certificate / in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care)
  Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Approved Training Centre (ATC) Healthcare (Home Care) Programme
• 5-day work week

Successful applicants without the qualifications will be sent for Certificate in Community Care (Community Care Traineeship Programme) with all courses funded by the employer.