Healthcare Therapy Assistant (Yishun)

Home » Healthcare Therapy Assistant (Yishun) Healthcare Therapy Assistant (Yishun) • Full Time • Singapore Responsibilities • To porter clients, such as from the various departments (day care blocks) to the rehab department in accordance to clients’ treatment schedule. • To ensure the safety and well-being of the clients under your care at all times. To be aware of safety procedures and never to leave clients unattended. • To provide person-centric model of care in daily operations. • To monitor clients during treatment to ensure their safety. • Assist clients in Activities of Daily Living (ADL), such as: • Toileting and elimination needs • Urinary catheterization and care of urinary drainage system (If required) • To assist clients with other nursing care or first aid (e.g., wound dressing). • Prepare clients and therapy equipment prior to therapy sessions. • Support or conduct routine exercises/ group therapy/ activities session as formatted by the therapists. • Donning and doffing of prosthetics, orthotics etc. when necessary. • To provide relevant feedback on clients’ behavior and any observed concerns to the therapist. • Maintain and ensure the proper functioning of therapy equipment. Report any faults or repairs needed promptly. • Keep the department clean and organized, and ensuring that it is properly secured at the end of each working day. • To work in liaison with the volunteers who are supporting in client activities/sessions. • To actively participate in: • • Staff meetings • Case conference • In-service and client/caregiver support programmes • Perform any other duties as required. Requirements • Minimum Secondary education or equivalent. • WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) or other relevant certificate preferred. • A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills. • Proficient in English or Chinese; ability to converse in local dialects is an advantage. • Prior experience in caring for clients with dementia is preferred. Share to