Therapy Aide (Nursing Home)

Job responsibilities:

• Support and assists the Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and Programme Coordinator in executing the rehabilitative services, programmes and activities to residents of Sree Narayana Mission (Singapore).
• Assist in preparing the rehabilitation room by following prescribed procedures and protocols, including tidying therapy areas and assisting in 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 residents including setting up / supervising / assisting residents in the performance of therapeutic activities / exercises.
• Educate residents 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 residents 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 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 Restructured/Community Hospital or Nursing Home
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office – Ms Word & Ms Excel
• Team player with good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills

Competency & Proficiency Level

Must-have

• Client Assessment for Physiotherapy – Level 1
• Client Education in Rehabilitation Therapy – Level 1
• Infection Control – Level 2
• Inventory Control and Equipment Maintenance in Rehabilitation Care – Level 1
• Intervention Implementation in Therapy Support – Level 1
• Professional, Legal and Ethical Healthcare Practice – Level 2
• Therapy Intervention Implementation – Level 2

Good-to-have

• Effective Client Communication – Level 1
• Emergency Response and Crisis Management – Level 2
• Clinical Record Documentation and Management in Rehabilitation Therapy – Level 2
• Therapy Intervention Evaluation – Level 2

Critical Core Skills

• Communication - Basic
• Influence - Basic
• Collaboration - Intermediate
• Adaptability - Basic
• Decision Making - Basic