Therapy Assistant (Khatib Senior Care Centre)

• Support and assists the Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and Programme Executive in executing the rehabilitative services, programmes and activities to clients of Sree Narayana Mission Senior Care Centre
• Assist in preparing the rehabilitation room by following prescribed procedures and protocols, including tidying therapy areas and assisting in the cleaning of equipment and areas
• Prepare clients for physical and occupational therapist treatment activities by assisting residents into therapy apparels, and escorting residents to and from the ward and rehabilitative room.
• Assist the therapist in implementing rehabilitation programmes and therapy works to clients including setting up / supervising/assisting clients in the performance of therapeutic activities/exercises.
• Educate clients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.
• Perform basic data entry and retrieval of data when required.
• Carries out treatment and procedures prescribed for clients accordingly to expected standards of practice and guidelines.
• Practises proper decontamination procedures and infection control measures.
• Participate as a member of the health team by attending relevant ward rounds, meetings and team conferences, and involved in the discussion of resident-related issues with caregivers and family members.

Job Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least HMI Certificate / ‘O’ Level or equivalent
• At least 1 Year(s) of working experience in the related field in a Senior Care Centre
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office – Ms Word & Ms Excel
• Team player with good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills

COMPETENCY AND PROFICIENCY LEVEL

Must-Have Competencies

-Client Assessment in Therapy Support – Level 1

-Client Education in Therapy Support – Level 1

-Infection Control – Level 2

-Intervention Implementation in Therapy Support – Level 1

-Inventory Control and Equipment Maintenance in Rebabilitation Care – Level 1

-Reflective Practice – Level 1

Good-To-Have Competencies

-Continuous Improvement Management – Level 2

-Workplace Safety and Health – Level 1

Critical Core Skills

-Communication - Basic

-Influence - Basic

-Collaboration - Basic

-Adaptability - Basic

-Decision Making - Basic

*For more information, please refer to Technical Skills and Competency (TSCs) and Critical Core Skills (CCSs) in Skills Framework for Social Service Industry via this website https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/skills-framework/social-service