Healthcare Therapy Assistant (Canberra)

RESPONSIBILITIES

· To assist the therapists and other professional staff in the implementation of prescribed therapy treatment or treatment process.

· 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) activities (e.g., urinary catheterization and urinary drainage system care), accompany clients to the toiletand assist them in elimination needs if necessary.

· To assist clients with other nursing care or first aid (e.g., wound dressing).

· Preparing clients and therapy equipment before each therapy session.

· To assist and/or conduct routine exercises/ group therapy/ activities session as formatted by the therapists.

· Donning and doffing of prosthetics, orthotics etc. when necessary.

· To provide necessary feedback/ information with regards to clients’ behaviour to the therapist.

· To be responsible for up keeping and maintenance of all therapy equipment and report any maintenance and repair required of the equipment.

· To maintain the cleanliness of the department.

· To ensure that the department is locked up at the end of the day.

· To work in liaison with the volunteers who are helping in client activities/sessions.

· To attend and contribute regularly at the following:

o Staff meetings

o Case conference

o In-service and client/caregiver support programmes.

· Any other duties as directed as and when required.

REQUIREMENTS

· At a minimum completion of Secondary education or equivalent

· WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care) or relevant certificate preferred.

· A team player with good interpersonal communications skills

· Proficient in English or Chinese. Ability to converse in local dialects will be an advantage.

· Experience in caring for clients with dementia preferred.