Therapy Assistant* (Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy / Speech / Podiatry)

Job Description:

The incumbent is responsible to:

• Assist in helping patients on use of therapeutic equipment
• Assist in supervising patients in the performing of therapeutic activities, assessments, caregiver training, or interventions
• Assist in the fabrication of orthosis / splints and use of assistive devices necessary for rehabilitation Maintain general cleanliness, tidiness and infection control of the therapy area
• Perform daily equipment checks and maintenance, and notify therapists / podiatrists and Biomedical Engineering Department of any faulty equipment and monitor repair status of equipment
• Assist in admin tasks e.g. handling enquiries, filing and data entry
• Perform daily inventory checking and bi-yearly inventory stock take
• Monitor consumables levels on a daily basis and notify therapists / podiatrists on consumables that are below par levels

Job Requirements:

• Minimum O/N Level with WSQ Certificate in Therapy Services, or NITEC in Community Care & Social Services Experience in a healthcare setting will be an advantage Possess patient-centredness and interpersonal skills